Malmsbury Primary School vs Taradale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malmsbury Primary School
Malmsbury · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1074
Taradale Primary School
Taradale · Government primary · Prep-6
74 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Malmsbury Primary School Malmsbury VIC | Taradale Primary School Taradale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 69 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 34 | 43 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Malmsbury 3446 | Taradale 3447 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | malmsburyps.vic.edu.au/ | www.taradaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Malmsbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 68.6).
- •Taradale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malmsbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.2).
- •Taradale Primary School is the larger school with 74 students compared with 69.
- •Malmsbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -24%).
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 Malmsbury Primary School better than Taradale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Malmsbury Primary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 68.6 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 Malmsbury Primary School and Taradale Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Malmsbury and Taradale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malmsbury Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taradale Primary School has 12.2.
How do Malmsbury Primary School and Taradale Primary School rank in VIC?
Malmsbury Primary School is unranked and Taradale Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.