Manchester Primary School vs Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Village School
Croydon North · Independent primary · Prep-6
68 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Manchester Primary School Mooroolbark VIC | Village School Croydon North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1184 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3855 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 158 | 68 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 81 | 37 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Croydon North 3136 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.manchesterps.vic.edu.au | www.villageschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Village School scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 33.7).
- •Village School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Village School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.3).
- •Manchester Primary School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 68.
- •Village School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -45%).
- •Manchester Primary School is a government school while Village School 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 Village School?
On the Success Index, Village School ranks higher (72.1 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 Village School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mooroolbark and Croydon North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manchester Primary School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Village School has 8.7.
How do Manchester Primary School and Village School rank in VIC?
Manchester Primary School is 1184th of 1,290 and Village School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.