Mirniyan Primary School vs Penders Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 48 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mirniyan Primary School
Clyde North · Government primary · Prep-6
226 students · ICSEA 1021
Penders Grove Primary School
Thornbury · Government primary · Prep-6
160 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Mirniyan Primary School Clyde North VIC | Penders Grove Primary School Thornbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #761 of 1,290 | #746 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2280 of 4,908 | #2225 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 226 | 160 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 121 | 74 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 18% |
| Suburb | Clyde North 3978 | Thornbury 3071 |
| Council area | Casey | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mirniyanps.vic.edu.au/ | www.pendersgroveps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.6 vs 56.4).
- •Mirniyan Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 160.
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 Mirniyan Primary School better than Penders Grove 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 Mirniyan Primary School and Penders Grove Primary School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Clyde North and Thornbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mirniyan Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Penders Grove Primary School has 13.6.
How do Mirniyan Primary School and Penders Grove Primary School rank in VIC?
Mirniyan Primary School is 761st of 1,290 and Penders Grove Primary School is 746th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.