Moonee Ponds West Primary School vs North Melbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moonee Ponds West Primary School
Moonee Ponds · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1136
North Melbourne Primary School
North Melbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
910 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Moonee Ponds West Primary School Moonee Ponds VIC | North Melbourne Primary School North Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 1,290 | #273 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #542 of 4,908 | #572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 157 | 431 / 479 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 130 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 60.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Moonee Ponds 3039 | North Melbourne 3051 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mooneewestps.vic.edu.au | www.northmelbourneps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.9 vs 74.6).
- •North Melbourne Primary School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 289.
- •North Melbourne Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -37%).
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 Moonee Ponds West Primary School better than North Melbourne 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 Moonee Ponds West Primary School and North Melbourne Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Moonee Ponds and North Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moonee Ponds West Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Melbourne Primary School has 15.0.
How do Moonee Ponds West Primary School and North Melbourne Primary School rank in VIC?
Moonee Ponds West Primary School is 259th of 1,290 and North Melbourne Primary School is 273rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.