Kalinda Primary School vs Mullum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalinda Primary School
Ringwood · Government primary · Prep-6
424 students · ICSEA 1097
Mullum Primary School
Ringwood · Government primary · Prep-6
261 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Kalinda Primary School Ringwood VIC | Mullum Primary School Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #505 of 1,290 | #494 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1395 of 4,908 | #1360 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 424 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 228 | 110 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ringwood 3134 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kalinda.vic.edu.au | www.mullumps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.8 vs 66.2).
- •Kalinda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalinda Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 261.
- •Mullum Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -25%).
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 Kalinda Primary School better than Mullum Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kalinda Primary School and Mullum Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ringwood and Ringwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalinda Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mullum Primary School has 15.4.
How do Kalinda Primary School and Mullum Primary School rank in VIC?
Kalinda Primary School is 505th of 1,290 and Mullum Primary School is 494th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.