Moonee Ponds West Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 635 m 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
St Mary's School
Ascot Vale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Moonee Ponds West Primary School Moonee Ponds VIC | St Mary's School Ascot Vale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 1,290 | #66 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #542 of 4,908 | #100 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 157 | 179 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Moonee Ponds 3039 | Ascot Vale 3032 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mooneewestps.vic.edu.au | www.smascotvale.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 74.9).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1136), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 289.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -37%).
- •Moonee Ponds West Primary School is a government school while St Mary's School is a catholic 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 Moonee Ponds West Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (82.5 vs 74.9 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 Moonee Ponds West Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Moonee Ponds and Ascot Vale 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 St Mary's School has 14.8.
How do Moonee Ponds West Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Moonee Ponds West Primary School is 259th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 66th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.