Mckinnon Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mckinnon Primary School
Ormond · Government primary · Prep-6
794 students · ICSEA 1156
St Patrick's School
Murrumbeena · Catholic primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Mckinnon Primary School Ormond VIC | St Patrick's School Murrumbeena VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 1,290 | #168 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #37 of 4,908 | #320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 794 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 374 / 420 | 135 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.1 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ormond 3204 | Murrumbeena 3163 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mckinnon-primary.vic.edu.au | www.spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mckinnon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.0 vs 78.1).
- •Mckinnon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mckinnon Primary School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 263.
- •Mckinnon Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -24%).
- •Mckinnon Primary School is a government school while St Patrick's School is a catholic 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 Mckinnon Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, Mckinnon Primary School ranks higher (85.0 vs 78.1 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 Mckinnon Primary School and St Patrick's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ormond and Murrumbeena in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mckinnon Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 13.8.
How do Mckinnon Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Mckinnon Primary School is 25th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 168th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.