Mickleham Primary School vs Upper Plenty Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mickleham Primary School
Mickleham · Government primary · Prep-6
255 students · ICSEA 987
Upper Plenty Primary School
Upper Plenty · Government primary · Prep-6
202 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Mickleham Primary School Mickleham VIC | Upper Plenty Primary School Upper Plenty VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1049 of 1,290 | #1061 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3314 of 4,908 | #3369 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 255 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 147 | 100 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Mickleham 3064 | Upper Plenty 3756 |
| Council area | Hume | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.micklehamps.vic.edu.au | www.upper-plenty-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.6 vs 40.8).
- •Mickleham Primary School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 202.
- •Upper Plenty Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -39%).
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 Mickleham Primary School better than Upper Plenty 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 Mickleham Primary School and Upper Plenty Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Mickleham and Upper Plenty in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mickleham Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Plenty Primary School has 12.7.
How do Mickleham Primary School and Upper Plenty Primary School rank in VIC?
Mickleham Primary School is 1049th of 1,290 and Upper Plenty Primary School is 1061st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.