Magpie Primary School vs Pembroke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 132 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
Pembroke Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Magpie Primary School Magpie VIC | Pembroke Primary School Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1204 of 1,290 | #1181 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3983 of 4,908 | #3851 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 103 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 58 | 40 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 4% |
| Suburb | Magpie 3352 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.magpieps.vic.edu.au | www.pemprim.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pembroke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.8 vs 32.0).
- •Magpie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.5).
- •Magpie Primary School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 91.
- •Pembroke Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 4%).
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 Pembroke Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pembroke Primary School ranks higher (33.8 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 Pembroke Primary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Magpie and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magpie Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pembroke Primary School has 12.5.
How do Magpie Primary School and Pembroke Primary School rank in VIC?
Magpie Primary School is 1204th of 1,290 and Pembroke Primary School is 1181st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.