Macleod College vs Viewbank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macleod College
Macleod · Government combined · Prep-12
545 students · ICSEA 1073
Viewbank Primary School
Viewbank · Government primary · Prep-6
656 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Macleod College Macleod VIC | Viewbank Primary School Viewbank VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 239 | #89 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #292 of 1,259 | #148 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 545 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 248 | 320 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 44.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Macleod 3085 | Viewbank 3084 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macleod.vic.edu.au/ | www.viewbankps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Viewbank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 68.7).
- •Viewbank Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macleod College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.7).
- •Viewbank Primary School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 545.
- •Macleod College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -1%).
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 Macleod College better than Viewbank Primary School?
On the Success Index, Viewbank Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 68.7 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 Macleod College and Viewbank Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Macleod and Viewbank in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macleod College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Viewbank Primary School has 14.7.
How do Macleod College and Viewbank Primary School rank in VIC?
Macleod College is 88th of 239 and Viewbank Primary School is 89th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.