Malvern Central School vs Malvern Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern Central School
Malvern · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1163
Malvern Primary School
Malvern East · Government primary · Prep-6
563 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | Malvern Central School Malvern VIC | Malvern Primary School Malvern East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 1,290 | #92 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #53 of 4,908 | #155 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 529 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 264 | 267 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malvern 3144 | Malvern East 3145 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.malvern-central.vic.edu.au | www.malvernps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malvern Central School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 80.9).
- •Malvern Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Malvern Primary School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 529.
- •Malvern Central School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -12%).
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 Malvern Central School better than Malvern Primary School?
On the Success Index, Malvern Central School ranks higher (84.0 vs 80.9 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 Malvern Central School and Malvern Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malvern Central School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Primary School has 12.9.
How do Malvern Central School and Malvern Primary School rank in VIC?
Malvern Central School is 33rd of 1,290 and Malvern Primary School is 92nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.