Malvern Valley Primary School vs Oakleigh Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern Valley Primary School
Malvern East · Government primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 1114
Oakleigh Grammar
Oakleigh · Independent combined · Prep-12
724 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Malvern Valley Primary School Malvern East VIC | Oakleigh Grammar Oakleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #218 of 1,290 | #116 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #435 of 4,908 | #406 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 258 | 724 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 143 | 333 / 391 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 63.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 48.7 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malvern East 3145 | Oakleigh 3166 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mvps.vic.edu.au | www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malvern Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 63.1).
- •Malvern Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakleigh Grammar has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.3).
- •Oakleigh Grammar is the larger school with 724 students compared with 258.
- •Oakleigh Grammar has grown faster over five years (8% vs -10%).
- •Malvern Valley Primary School is a government school while Oakleigh Grammar is an independent 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 Malvern Valley Primary School better than Oakleigh Grammar?
On the Success Index, Malvern Valley Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 63.1 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 Malvern Valley Primary School and Oakleigh Grammar?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Malvern East and Oakleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malvern Valley Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakleigh Grammar has 11.4.
How do Malvern Valley Primary School and Oakleigh Grammar rank in VIC?
Malvern Valley Primary School is 218th of 1,290 and Oakleigh Grammar is 116th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.