Essex Heights Primary School vs Mount Scopus Memorial College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Heights Primary School
Mount Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
617 students · ICSEA 1150
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Burwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,170 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Essex Heights Primary School Mount Waverley VIC | Mount Scopus Memorial College Burwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 1,290 | #65 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #82 of 4,908 | #188 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 617 | 1,170 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 315 | 549 / 621 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 94 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 25.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 117.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 81.4 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Waverley 3149 | Burwood 3125 |
| Council area | Monash | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.essexheightsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.scopus.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Essex Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 74.6).
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1150), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.3).
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 617.
- •Essex Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -10%).
- •Essex Heights Primary School is a government school while Mount Scopus Memorial College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Essex Heights Primary School better than Mount Scopus Memorial College?
On the Success Index, Essex Heights Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 74.6 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 Essex Heights Primary School and Mount Scopus Memorial College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Waverley and Burwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Essex Heights Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Scopus Memorial College has 9.9.
How do Essex Heights Primary School and Mount Scopus Memorial College rank in VIC?
Essex Heights Primary School is 52nd of 1,290 and Mount Scopus Memorial College is 65th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.