Minaret College vs Westall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Minaret College
Springvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,929 students · ICSEA 998
Westall Primary School
Clayton South · Government primary · Prep-6
309 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Minaret College Springvale VIC | Westall Primary School Clayton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 239 | #568 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 1,259 | #1593 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,929 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 1,574 / 1,355 | 144 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 236 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 227 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 285.8 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Clayton South 3169 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.minaret.vic.edu.au | www.westallps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 52.3).
- •Westall Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Minaret College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.8).
- •Minaret College is the larger school with 2,929 students compared with 309.
- •Minaret College is a independent school while Westall Primary School is a government 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 Minaret College better than Westall Primary School?
On the Success Index, Westall Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 52.3 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 Minaret College and Westall Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Clayton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Minaret College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westall Primary School has 12.8.
How do Minaret College and Westall Primary School rank in VIC?
Minaret College is 149th of 239 and Westall Primary School is 568th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.