Montpellier Primary School vs Parktone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 70 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montpellier Primary School
Highton · Government primary · Prep-6
563 students · ICSEA 1101
Parktone Primary School
Parkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
411 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Montpellier Primary School Highton VIC | Parktone Primary School Parkdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #509 of 1,290 | #516 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1405 of 4,908 | #1422 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 563 | 411 |
| Girls / boys | 280 / 283 | 203 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Highton 3216 | Parkdale 3195 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.montpellierps.vic.edu.au | www.parktoneps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.7 vs 65.5).
- •Parktone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.1).
- •Montpellier Primary School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 411.
- •Montpellier Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -27%).
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 Montpellier Primary School better than Parktone 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 Montpellier Primary School and Parktone Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Highton and Parkdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montpellier Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parktone Primary School has 15.4.
How do Montpellier Primary School and Parktone Primary School rank in VIC?
Montpellier Primary School is 509th of 1,290 and Parktone Primary School is 516th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.