Fernbrook School vs Macclesfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fernbrook School
The Basin · Independent combined · Prep-10
78 students · ICSEA 1049
Macclesfield Primary School
Macclesfield · Government primary · Prep-6
133 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Fernbrook School The Basin VIC | Macclesfield Primary School Macclesfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #815 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2460 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 78 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 39 | 49 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +271% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | The Basin 3154 | Macclesfield 3782 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fernbrook.com.au/ | www.macclesfieldps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fernbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 53.4).
- •Fernbrook School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fernbrook School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.8).
- •Macclesfield Primary School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 78.
- •Fernbrook School has grown faster over five years (271% vs -11%).
- •Fernbrook School is a independent school while Macclesfield Primary School is a government 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 Fernbrook School better than Macclesfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fernbrook School ranks higher (57.5 vs 53.4 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 Fernbrook School and Macclesfield Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between The Basin and Macclesfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fernbrook School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macclesfield Primary School has 11.8.
How do Fernbrook School and Macclesfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Fernbrook School is unranked and Macclesfield Primary School is 815th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.