Moorabbin Primary School vs Tombolo Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moorabbin Primary School
Moorabbin · Government primary · Prep-6
545 students · ICSEA 1108
Tombolo Academy
Hampton · Independent special · U
38 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Moorabbin Primary School Moorabbin VIC | Tombolo Academy Hampton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #231 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 545 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 285 | 5 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Moorabbin 3189 | Hampton 3188 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.moorabbin.vic.edu.au | tombolo.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tombolo Academy has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tombolo Academy has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 15.2).
- •Moorabbin Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 38.
- •Moorabbin Primary School is a government school while Tombolo Academy 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 Moorabbin Primary School better than Tombolo Academy?
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 Moorabbin Primary School and Tombolo Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Moorabbin and Hampton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moorabbin Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tombolo Academy has 8.3.
How do Moorabbin Primary School and Tombolo Academy rank in VIC?
Moorabbin Primary School is 130th of 1,290 and Tombolo Academy is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.