Kunyung Primary School vs Mount Eliza Secondary College
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.
Kunyung Primary School
Mount Eliza · Government primary · Prep-6
762 students · ICSEA 1115
Mount Eliza Secondary College
Mount Eliza · Government high school · 7-12
791 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Kunyung Primary School Mount Eliza VIC | Mount Eliza Secondary College Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 1,290 | #95 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #241 of 4,908 | #245 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 762 | 791 |
| Girls / boys | 381 / 381 | 362 / 429 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 61.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 33.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Eliza 3930 | Mount Eliza 3930 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kunyung.vic.edu.au | www.mesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kunyung Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 71.7).
- •Kunyung Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College is the larger school with 791 students compared with 762.
- •Mount Eliza Secondary College has grown faster over five years (39% vs -6%).
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 Kunyung Primary School better than Mount Eliza Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Kunyung Primary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 71.7 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 Kunyung Primary School and Mount Eliza Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Eliza and Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kunyung Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Eliza Secondary College has 12.7.
How do Kunyung Primary School and Mount Eliza Secondary College rank in VIC?
Kunyung Primary School is 134th of 1,290 and Mount Eliza Secondary College is 95th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.