Malvern Valley Primary School vs Solway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Solway Primary School
Ashburton · Government primary · Prep-6
337 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Malvern Valley Primary School Malvern East VIC | Solway Primary School Ashburton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #218 of 1,290 | #291 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #435 of 4,908 | #643 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 258 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 143 | 162 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malvern East 3145 | Ashburton 3147 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mvps.vic.edu.au | www.solwayps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malvern Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 73.9).
- •Solway Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malvern Valley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Solway Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 258.
- •Malvern Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -34%).
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 Solway Primary School?
On the Success Index, Malvern Valley Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 73.9 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 Valley Primary School and Solway Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Malvern East and Ashburton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malvern Valley Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Solway Primary School has 16.3.
How do Malvern Valley Primary School and Solway Primary School rank in VIC?
Malvern Valley Primary School is 218th of 1,290 and Solway Primary School is 291st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.