Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment vs William Ruthven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment
Reservoir · Independent primary · Prep-6
53 students · ICSEA 1032
William Ruthven Primary School
Reservoir · Government primary · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment Reservoir VIC | William Ruthven Primary School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #873 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2678 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 53 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 31 | 63 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maharishischool.vic.edu.au | www.williamruthvenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 50.1).
- •Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.3).
- •William Ruthven Primary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 53.
- •Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -33%).
- •Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment is a independent school while William Ruthven Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment better than William Ruthven Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment ranks higher (57.5 vs 50.1 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 Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment and William Ruthven Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and William Ruthven Primary School has 11.3.
How do Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment and William Ruthven Primary School rank in VIC?
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment is unranked and William Ruthven Primary School is 873rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.