Lysterfield Primary School vs Mountain Gate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lysterfield Primary School
Lysterfield · Government primary · Prep-6
482 students · ICSEA 1064
Mountain Gate Primary School
Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
432 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Lysterfield Primary School Lysterfield VIC | Mountain Gate Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 1,290 | #304 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1584 of 4,908 | #673 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 482 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 253 | 226 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.6 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lysterfield 3156 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lysterps.vic.edu.au | www.mountaingateps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mountain Gate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 63.7).
- •Mountain Gate Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lysterfield Primary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 432.
- •Mountain Gate Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -11%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Lysterfield Primary School better than Mountain Gate Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mountain Gate Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 63.7 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 Lysterfield Primary School and Mountain Gate Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lysterfield and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lysterfield Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountain Gate Primary School has 14.0.
How do Lysterfield Primary School and Mountain Gate Primary School rank in VIC?
Lysterfield Primary School is 565th of 1,290 and Mountain Gate Primary School is 304th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.