Heritage College Knox vs Mountain Gate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College Knox
Ferntree Gully · Independent combined · Prep-12
183 students · ICSEA 1059
Mountain Gate Primary School
Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
432 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Heritage College Knox Ferntree Gully VIC | Mountain Gate Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 239 | #304 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #350 of 1,259 | #673 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 183 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 89 | 226 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +326% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heritage.vic.edu.au | www.mountaingateps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mountain Gate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 65.6).
- •Mountain Gate Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College Knox has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.0).
- •Mountain Gate Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 183.
- •Heritage College Knox has grown faster over five years (326% vs 10%).
- •Heritage College Knox is a independent school while Mountain Gate 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 Heritage College Knox better than Mountain Gate Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mountain Gate Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 65.6 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 Heritage College Knox and Mountain Gate Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College Knox has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountain Gate Primary School has 14.0.
How do Heritage College Knox and Mountain Gate Primary School rank in VIC?
Heritage College Knox is 102nd of 239 and Mountain Gate Primary School is 304th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.