Gilson College vs Mackellar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilson College
Taylors Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1073
Mackellar Primary School
Delahey · Government primary · Prep-6
300 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Gilson College Taylors Hill VIC | Mackellar Primary School Delahey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 239 | #896 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #514 of 1,259 | #2762 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,102 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 537 / 565 | 140 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.4 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Taylors Hill 3037 | Delahey 3037 |
| Council area | Melton | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gilson.vic.edu.au | www.mackellarps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gilson College scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 49.1).
- •Gilson College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackellar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.6).
- •Gilson College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 300.
- •Gilson College has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -26%).
- •Gilson College is a independent school while Mackellar 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 Gilson College better than Mackellar Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gilson College ranks higher (56.6 vs 49.1 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 Gilson College and Mackellar Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Taylors Hill and Delahey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilson College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackellar Primary School has 11.1.
How do Gilson College and Mackellar Primary School rank in VIC?
Gilson College is 136th of 239 and Mackellar Primary School is 896th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.