Manchester Primary School vs Mooroolbark College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 598 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
158 students · ICSEA 955
Mooroolbark College
Mooroolbark · Government high school · 7-12
934 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Manchester Primary School Mooroolbark VIC | Mooroolbark College Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1184 of 1,290 | #305 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3855 of 4,908 | #1047 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 158 | 934 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 81 | 482 / 452 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 73.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 36.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.manchesterps.vic.edu.au | www.mooroolbarkcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mooroolbark College scores higher on the Success Index (35.8 vs 33.7).
- •Mooroolbark College has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manchester Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.7).
- •Mooroolbark College is the larger school with 934 students compared with 158.
- •Mooroolbark College has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -45%).
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 Manchester Primary School better than Mooroolbark College?
On the Success Index, Mooroolbark College ranks higher (35.8 vs 33.7 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 Manchester Primary School and Mooroolbark College?
About 598 m in a straight line, between Mooroolbark and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manchester Primary School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooroolbark College has 12.7.
How do Manchester Primary School and Mooroolbark College rank in VIC?
Manchester Primary School is 1184th of 1,290 and Mooroolbark College is 305th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.