Emerald Secondary College vs Macclesfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Secondary College
Emerald · Government high school · 7-12
620 students · ICSEA 1005
Macclesfield Primary School
Macclesfield · Government primary · Prep-6
133 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Emerald Secondary College Emerald VIC | Macclesfield Primary School Macclesfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 348 | #815 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #845 of 1,472 | #2460 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 620 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 309 | 49 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Emerald 3782 | Macclesfield 3782 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emeraldsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.macclesfieldps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Macclesfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 45.1).
- •Macclesfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macclesfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
- •Emerald Secondary College is the larger school with 620 students compared with 133.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emerald Secondary College better than Macclesfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Macclesfield Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 45.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emerald Secondary College and Macclesfield Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Emerald and Macclesfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emerald Secondary College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macclesfield Primary School has 11.8.
How do Emerald Secondary College and Macclesfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Emerald Secondary College is 242nd of 348 and Macclesfield Primary School is 815th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.