Mentone Primary School vs Warrandyte Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 30 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mentone Primary School
Mentone · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1112
Warrandyte Primary School
Warrandyte · Government primary · Prep-6
200 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Mentone Primary School Mentone VIC | Warrandyte Primary School Warrandyte VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #319 of 1,290 | #280 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #718 of 4,908 | #603 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 299 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 143 | 92 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mentone 3194 | Warrandyte 3113 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mentoneps.vic.edu.au | www.warrandyteps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Warrandyte Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 73.2).
- •Mentone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.9).
- •Mentone Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 200.
- •Warrandyte Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -31%).
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 Mentone Primary School better than Warrandyte Primary School?
On the Success Index, Warrandyte Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 73.2 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 Mentone Primary School and Warrandyte Primary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Mentone and Warrandyte in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mentone Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrandyte Primary School has 15.9.
How do Mentone Primary School and Warrandyte Primary School rank in VIC?
Mentone Primary School is 319th of 1,290 and Warrandyte Primary School is 280th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.