Marong Primary School vs Mossgiel Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 170 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marong Primary School
Marong · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 994
Mossgiel Park Primary School
Endeavour Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Marong Primary School Marong VIC | Mossgiel Park Primary School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #805 of 1,290 | #963 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2426 of 4,908 | #3002 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 235 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 114 | 132 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Marong 3515 | Endeavour Hills 3802 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Casey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=3b4a5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.mossgielparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.8 vs 46.0).
- •Marong Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Mossgiel Park Primary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 235.
- •Marong Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -10%).
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 Marong Primary School better than Mossgiel Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marong Primary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 46.0 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 Marong Primary School and Mossgiel Park Primary School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Marong and Endeavour Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marong Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mossgiel Park Primary School has 13.3.
How do Marong Primary School and Mossgiel Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Marong Primary School is 805th of 1,290 and Mossgiel Park Primary School is 963rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.