Footscray North Primary School vs Maribyrnong College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Footscray North Primary School
Footscray · Government primary · Prep-6
630 students · ICSEA 1080
Maribyrnong College
Maribyrnong · Government high school · 7-12
1,361 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Footscray North Primary School Footscray VIC | Maribyrnong College Maribyrnong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 1,290 | #85 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #447 of 4,908 | #213 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 630 | 1,361 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 348 | 630 / 731 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 238 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 190 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.9 | 109.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 44.1 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Footscray 3011 | Maribyrnong 3032 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.footsnth.vic.edu.au/ | www.maribsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Footscray North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 72.9).
- •Footscray North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maribyrnong College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •Maribyrnong College is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 630.
- •Footscray North Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 6%).
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 Footscray North Primary School better than Maribyrnong College?
On the Success Index, Footscray North Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 72.9 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 Footscray North Primary School and Maribyrnong College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Footscray and Maribyrnong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Footscray North Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maribyrnong College has 12.4.
How do Footscray North Primary School and Maribyrnong College rank in VIC?
Footscray North Primary School is 222nd of 1,290 and Maribyrnong College is 85th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.