Montrose Primary School vs Mount Evelyn Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montrose Primary School
Montrose · Government primary · Prep-6
566 students · ICSEA 1050
Mount Evelyn Christian School
Mount Evelyn · Independent combined · Prep-12
693 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Montrose Primary School Montrose VIC | Mount Evelyn Christian School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #738 of 1,290 | #130 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2203 of 4,908 | #475 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 566 | 693 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 310 | 326 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 63 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 69.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 52.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Montrose 3765 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.montroseps.vic.edu.au | www.mecs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 56.6).
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.3).
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 566.
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -7%).
- •Montrose Primary School is a government school while Mount Evelyn Christian School is an independent 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 Montrose Primary School better than Mount Evelyn Christian School?
On the Success Index, Mount Evelyn Christian School ranks higher (59.2 vs 56.6 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 Montrose Primary School and Mount Evelyn Christian School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Montrose and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montrose Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Evelyn Christian School has 10.0.
How do Montrose Primary School and Mount Evelyn Christian School rank in VIC?
Montrose Primary School is 738th of 1,290 and Mount Evelyn Christian School is 130th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.