Malvern Valley Primary School vs Salesian College Chadstone
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
Salesian College Chadstone
Chadstone · Catholic high school · 7-12
982 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Malvern Valley Primary School Malvern East VIC | Salesian College Chadstone Chadstone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #218 of 1,290 | #56 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #435 of 4,908 | #127 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 258 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 143 | 0 / 982 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malvern East 3145 | Chadstone 3148 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mvps.vic.edu.au | www.salesian.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.5 vs 76.4).
- •Malvern Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salesian College Chadstone has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.3).
- •Salesian College Chadstone is the larger school with 982 students compared with 258.
- •Malvern Valley Primary School is a government school while Salesian College Chadstone is a catholic 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Carnegie
Frequently asked questions
Is Malvern Valley Primary School better than Salesian College Chadstone?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Malvern Valley Primary School and Salesian College Chadstone?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Malvern East and Chadstone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malvern Valley Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salesian College Chadstone has 11.0.
How do Malvern Valley Primary School and Salesian College Chadstone rank in VIC?
Malvern Valley Primary School is 218th of 1,290 and Salesian College Chadstone is 56th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.