Footscray West Primary School vs Maribyrnong College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Footscray West Primary School
West Footscray · Government primary · Prep-6
672 students · ICSEA 1117
Maribyrnong College
Maribyrnong · Government high school · 7-12
1,361 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Footscray West Primary School West Footscray VIC | Maribyrnong College Maribyrnong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 1,290 | #85 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #517 of 4,908 | #213 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 672 | 1,361 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 357 | 630 / 731 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | – |
| 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 | -3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 109.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 44.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | West Footscray 3012 | Maribyrnong 3032 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fwps.vic.edu.au/ | www.maribsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Footscray West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 72.9).
- •Footscray West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maribyrnong College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.6).
- •Maribyrnong College is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 672.
- •Maribyrnong College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
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 West Primary School better than Maribyrnong College?
On the Success Index, Footscray West Primary School ranks higher (75.2 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 West Primary School and Maribyrnong College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Footscray and Maribyrnong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Footscray West Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maribyrnong College has 12.4.
How do Footscray West Primary School and Maribyrnong College rank in VIC?
Footscray West Primary School is 249th of 1,290 and Maribyrnong College is 85th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.