Monbulk Primary School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 997 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Monbulk Primary School
Monbulk · Government primary · Prep-6
214 students · ICSEA 1032
St Paul's School
Monbulk · Catholic primary · Prep-6
115 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Monbulk Primary School Monbulk VIC | St Paul's School Monbulk VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #745 of 1,290 | #606 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2224 of 4,908 | #1741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 214 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 120 | 59 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Monbulk 3793 | Monbulk 3793 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.monbulkps.vic.edu.au | www.spmonbulk.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 56.4).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monbulk Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 115.
- •St Paul's School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -11%).
- •Monbulk Primary School is a government school while St Paul'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 Monbulk Primary School better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (62.1 vs 56.4 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 Monbulk Primary School and St Paul's School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Monbulk and Monbulk in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Monbulk Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 12.2.
How do Monbulk Primary School and St Paul's School rank in VIC?
Monbulk Primary School is 745th of 1,290 and St Paul's School is 606th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.