Leopold Primary School vs Moolap Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leopold Primary School
Leopold · Government primary · Prep-6
873 students · ICSEA 1016
Moolap Primary School
Moolap · Government primary · Prep-6
197 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Leopold Primary School Leopold VIC | Moolap Primary School Moolap VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #830 of 1,290 | #1179 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2535 of 4,908 | #3847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 873 | 197 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 448 | 92 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 129 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.6 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Leopold 3224 | Moolap 3224 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.leopold.vic.edu.au/ | www.moolapps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Leopold Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 33.9).
- •Leopold Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moolap Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.6).
- •Leopold Primary School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 197.
- •Leopold Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -12%).
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 Leopold Primary School better than Moolap Primary School?
On the Success Index, Leopold Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 33.9 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 Leopold Primary School and Moolap Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Leopold and Moolap in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leopold Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moolap Primary School has 12.2.
How do Leopold Primary School and Moolap Primary School rank in VIC?
Leopold Primary School is 830th of 1,290 and Moolap Primary School is 1179th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.