Malvern Valley Primary School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
St Michael's School
Ashburton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Malvern Valley Primary School Malvern East VIC | St Michael's School Ashburton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #218 of 1,290 | #257 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #435 of 4,908 | #537 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 258 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 143 | 105 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 41% |
| 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.smashburton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Malvern Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 75.0).
- •St Michael's School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Malvern Valley Primary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 222.
- •Malvern Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -26%).
- •Malvern Valley Primary School is a government school while St Michael's School 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Malvern Valley Primary School better than St Michael's School?
On the Success Index, Malvern Valley Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 75.0 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 St Michael's School?
About 1.9 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 St Michael's School has 13.1.
How do Malvern Valley Primary School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Malvern Valley Primary School is 218th of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 257th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.