Mackellar Primary School vs Taylors Lakes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mackellar Primary School
Delahey · Government primary · Prep-6
300 students · ICSEA 993
Taylors Lakes Primary School
Taylors Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
678 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Mackellar Primary School Delahey VIC | Taylors Lakes Primary School Taylors Lakes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #896 of 1,290 | #663 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2762 of 4,908 | #1956 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 300 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 160 | 336 / 342 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Delahey 3037 | Taylors Lakes 3038 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mackellarps.vic.edu.au | www.tlps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Taylors Lakes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 49.1).
- •Taylors Lakes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackellar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.5).
- •Taylors Lakes Primary School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 300.
- •Taylors Lakes Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -26%).
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 Mackellar Primary School better than Taylors Lakes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Taylors Lakes Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 49.1 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 Mackellar Primary School and Taylors Lakes Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Delahey and Taylors Lakes in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mackellar Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taylors Lakes Primary School has 14.5.
How do Mackellar Primary School and Taylors Lakes Primary School rank in VIC?
Mackellar Primary School is 896th of 1,290 and Taylors Lakes Primary School is 663rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.