Great Ryrie Primary School vs Mountain Gate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Great Ryrie Primary School
Heathmont · Government primary · Prep-6
566 students · ICSEA 1072
Mountain Gate Primary School
Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
432 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Great Ryrie Primary School Heathmont VIC | Mountain Gate Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #345 of 1,290 | #304 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #802 of 4,908 | #673 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 566 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 277 | 226 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Heathmont 3135 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greatryrieps.vic.edu.au | www.mountaingateps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mountain Gate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 72.3).
- •Mountain Gate Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •Great Ryrie Primary School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 432.
- •Great Ryrie Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 10%).
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 Great Ryrie Primary School better than Mountain Gate Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mountain Gate Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 72.3 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 Great Ryrie Primary School and Mountain Gate Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Heathmont and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Great Ryrie Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountain Gate Primary School has 14.0.
How do Great Ryrie Primary School and Mountain Gate Primary School rank in VIC?
Great Ryrie Primary School is 345th of 1,290 and Mountain Gate Primary School is 304th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.