Loreto Mandeville Hall vs Toorak Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 558 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto Mandeville Hall
Toorak · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1167
Toorak Primary School
Toorak · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak VIC | Toorak Primary School Toorak VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 239 | #241 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #95 of 1,259 | #493 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 1,220 / 0 | 244 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.7 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.8 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Toorak 3142 | Toorak 3142 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au | www.toorakps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall scores higher on the Success Index (80.7 vs 75.6).
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.5).
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 439.
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -21%).
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall is a catholic school while Toorak 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 Loreto Mandeville Hall better than Toorak Primary School?
On the Success Index, Loreto Mandeville Hall ranks higher (80.7 vs 75.6 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 Loreto Mandeville Hall and Toorak Primary School?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Toorak and Toorak in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto Mandeville Hall has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toorak Primary School has 15.5.
How do Loreto Mandeville Hall and Toorak Primary School rank in VIC?
Loreto Mandeville Hall is 39th of 239 and Toorak Primary School is 241st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.