Marlborough Primary School vs Quarry Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 145 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough Primary School
Heathmont · Government primary · Prep-6
124 students · ICSEA 1037
Quarry Hill Primary School
Quarry Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Marlborough Primary School Heathmont VIC | Quarry Hill Primary School Quarry Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #711 of 1,290 | #725 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2115 of 4,908 | #2156 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 124 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 68 | 173 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Heathmont 3135 | Quarry Hill 3550 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.marlboroughps.vic.edu.au | www.quarryhillps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.6 vs 57.1).
- •Marlborough Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Quarry Hill Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 124.
- •Quarry Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -43%).
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 Marlborough Primary School better than Quarry Hill Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marlborough Primary School and Quarry Hill Primary School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Heathmont and Quarry Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marlborough Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quarry Hill Primary School has 15.4.
How do Marlborough Primary School and Quarry Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Marlborough Primary School is 711th of 1,290 and Quarry Hill Primary School is 725th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.