Magpie Primary School vs Mount Clear College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Magpie Primary School
Magpie · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 923
Mount Clear College
Mount Clear · Government high school · 7-12
982 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Magpie Primary School Magpie VIC | Mount Clear College Mount Clear VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1204 of 1,290 | #234 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3983 of 4,908 | #811 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 103 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 58 | 490 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 80.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 46.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 4% |
| Suburb | Magpie 3352 | Mount Clear 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.magpieps.vic.edu.au | mountclearcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Clear College scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 32.0).
- •Mount Clear College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Magpie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- •Mount Clear College is the larger school with 982 students compared with 103.
- •Magpie Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -8%).
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 Magpie Primary School better than Mount Clear College?
On the Success Index, Mount Clear College ranks higher (46.4 vs 32.0 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 Magpie Primary School and Mount Clear College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Magpie and Mount Clear in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magpie Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Clear College has 12.1.
How do Magpie Primary School and Mount Clear College rank in VIC?
Magpie Primary School is 1204th of 1,290 and Mount Clear College is 234th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.