Macedon Primary School vs Selby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 90 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macedon Primary School
Macedon · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 1109
Selby Primary School
Selby · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Macedon Primary School Macedon VIC | Selby Primary School Selby VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #331 of 1,290 | #340 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #749 of 4,908 | #787 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 232 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 113 | 77 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Macedon 3440 | Selby 3159 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macedonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.selbyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.9 vs 72.6).
- •Selby Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Macedon Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 165.
- •Macedon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -21%).
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 Macedon Primary School better than Selby 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 Macedon Primary School and Selby Primary School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Macedon and Selby in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macedon Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Selby Primary School has 14.1.
How do Macedon Primary School and Selby Primary School rank in VIC?
Macedon Primary School is 331st of 1,290 and Selby Primary School is 340th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.