Moonee Ponds West Primary School vs St Monica's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
St Monica's Primary School
Moonee Ponds · Catholic primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Moonee Ponds West Primary School Moonee Ponds VIC | St Monica's Primary School Moonee Ponds VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 1,290 | #187 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #542 of 4,908 | #361 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 157 | 266 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 36.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Moonee Ponds 3039 | Moonee Ponds 3039 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mooneewestps.vic.edu.au | www.stmonicasmp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 74.9).
- •Moonee Ponds West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Monica's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •St Monica's Primary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 289.
- •St Monica's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -37%).
- •Moonee Ponds West Primary School is a government school while St Monica's Primary 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 Monica's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Monica's Primary School ranks higher (77.6 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 Monica's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Moonee Ponds and Moonee Ponds 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 Monica's Primary School has 14.1.
How do Moonee Ponds West Primary School and St Monica's Primary School rank in VIC?
Moonee Ponds West Primary School is 259th of 1,290 and St Monica's Primary School is 187th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.