Manchester Primary School vs Rolling Hills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Rolling Hills Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
409 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Manchester Primary School Mooroolbark VIC | Rolling Hills Primary School Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1184 of 1,290 | #559 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3855 of 4,908 | #1572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 158 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 81 | 196 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 27.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 7% |
| 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.rollinghillsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rolling Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 33.7).
- •Rolling Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manchester Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.8).
- •Rolling Hills Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 158.
- •Rolling Hills Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% 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 Rolling Hills Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rolling Hills Primary School ranks higher (63.8 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 Rolling Hills Primary School?
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 Rolling Hills Primary School has 14.8.
How do Manchester Primary School and Rolling Hills Primary School rank in VIC?
Manchester Primary School is 1184th of 1,290 and Rolling Hills Primary School is 559th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.