Malvern Primary School vs Oakwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 460 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern Primary School
Malvern East · Government primary · Prep-6
563 students · ICSEA 1163
Oakwood School
Caulfield North · Government high school · 7-12
622 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Malvern Primary School Malvern East VIC | Oakwood School Caulfield North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 1,290 | #243 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #155 of 4,908 | #848 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 563 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 296 | 336 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 44.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Malvern East 3145 | Caulfield North 3161 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.malvernps.vic.edu.au | oakwoodschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Malvern Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 44.7).
- •Malvern Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malvern Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Oakwood School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 563.
- •Oakwood School has grown faster over five years (38% 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 Primary School better than Oakwood School?
On the Success Index, Malvern Primary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 44.7 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 Primary School and Oakwood School?
About 460 m in a straight line, between Malvern East and Caulfield North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malvern Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakwood School has 14.0.
How do Malvern Primary School and Oakwood School rank in VIC?
Malvern Primary School is 92nd of 1,290 and Oakwood School is 243rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.