Jindivick Primary School vs Mount Evelyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jindivick Primary School
Jindivick · Government primary · Prep-6
49 students · ICSEA 1031
Mount Evelyn Primary School
Mount Evelyn · Government primary · Prep-6
397 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Jindivick Primary School Jindivick VIC | Mount Evelyn Primary School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #676 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1998 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 49 | 397 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 24 | 165 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Jindivick 3818 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | jindivickps.global2.vic.edu.au/ | www.mtevelynps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.1 vs 56.9).
- •Jindivick Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.5).
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 49.
- •Mount Evelyn Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -21%).
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 Jindivick Primary School better than Mount Evelyn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Evelyn Primary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 56.9 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 Jindivick Primary School and Mount Evelyn Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Jindivick and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jindivick Primary School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Evelyn Primary School has 13.5.
How do Jindivick Primary School and Mount Evelyn Primary School rank in VIC?
Jindivick Primary School is unranked and Mount Evelyn Primary School is 676th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.