Monbulk Primary School vs The Patch Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km 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
The Patch Primary School
The Patch · Government primary · Prep-6
286 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Monbulk Primary School Monbulk VIC | The Patch Primary School The Patch VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #745 of 1,290 | #409 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2224 of 4,908 | #1028 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 214 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 120 | 136 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Monbulk 3793 | The Patch 3792 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.monbulkps.vic.edu.au | www.thepatchps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Patch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.9 vs 56.4).
- •The Patch Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monbulk Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •The Patch Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 214.
- •The Patch Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -11%).
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 The Patch Primary School?
On the Success Index, The Patch Primary School ranks higher (69.9 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 The Patch Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Monbulk and The Patch in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Monbulk Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Patch Primary School has 14.4.
How do Monbulk Primary School and The Patch Primary School rank in VIC?
Monbulk Primary School is 745th of 1,290 and The Patch Primary School is 409th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.