Malmsbury Primary School vs Wantirna South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 107 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
Wantirna South Primary School
Wantirna South · Government primary · Prep-6
233 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Malmsbury Primary School Malmsbury VIC | Wantirna South Primary School Wantirna South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #472 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 69 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 34 | 107 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malmsbury 3446 | Wantirna South 3152 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Knox |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | malmsburyps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malmsbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 67.2).
- •Malmsbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.5).
- •Wantirna South Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 69.
- •Malmsbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -26%).
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 Wantirna South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Malmsbury Primary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 67.2 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 Wantirna South Primary School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Malmsbury and Wantirna South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malmsbury Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wantirna South Primary School has 12.5.
How do Malmsbury Primary School and Wantirna South Primary School rank in VIC?
Malmsbury Primary School is unranked and Wantirna South Primary School is 472nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.