Montmorency South Primary School vs Sherbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montmorency South Primary School
Montmorency · Government primary · Prep-6
620 students · ICSEA 1112
Sherbourne Primary School
Briar Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Montmorency South Primary School Montmorency VIC | Sherbourne Primary School Briar Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #404 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1015 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 620 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 344 | 25 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Montmorency 3094 | Briar Hill 3088 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.montysouth.vic.edu.au | www.sherbps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.0 vs 70.0).
- •Montmorency South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sherbourne Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.7).
- •Montmorency South Primary School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 64.
- •Montmorency South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -62%).
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 Montmorency South Primary School better than Sherbourne 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 Montmorency South Primary School and Sherbourne Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Montmorency and Briar Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montmorency South Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherbourne Primary School has 12.2.
How do Montmorency South Primary School and Sherbourne Primary School rank in VIC?
Montmorency South Primary School is 404th of 1,290 and Sherbourne Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.