Manchester Primary School vs Mooroolbark 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.
Manchester Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
158 students · ICSEA 955
Mooroolbark Grammar
Mooroolbark · Independent combined · Prep-7
39 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Manchester Primary School Mooroolbark VIC | Mooroolbark Grammar Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1184 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3855 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-7 |
| Students | 158 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 81 | 13 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.manchesterps.vic.edu.au | mooroolbarkgrammar.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mooroolbark Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 33.7).
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.3).
- •Manchester Primary School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 39.
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has grown faster over five years (44% vs -45%).
- •Manchester Primary School is a government school while Mooroolbark 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 Manchester Primary School better than Mooroolbark Grammar?
On the Success Index, Mooroolbark Grammar ranks higher (44.7 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 Grammar?
About 1.7 km 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 Grammar has 8.1.
How do Manchester Primary School and Mooroolbark Grammar rank in VIC?
Manchester Primary School is 1184th of 1,290 and Mooroolbark Grammar is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.