Mooroolbark East Primary School vs Shelford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 121 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mooroolbark East Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
569 students · ICSEA 1013
Shelford Primary School
Shelford · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Mooroolbark East Primary School Mooroolbark VIC | Shelford Primary School Shelford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #835 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2550 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 569 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 301 | 8 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Shelford 3329 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.meps.vic.edu.au | www.shelfordps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mooroolbark East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 50.3).
- •Mooroolbark East Primary School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 13.
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 Mooroolbark East Primary School better than Shelford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mooroolbark East Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 50.3 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 Mooroolbark East Primary School and Shelford Primary School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Mooroolbark and Shelford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mooroolbark East Primary School and Shelford Primary School rank in VIC?
Mooroolbark East Primary School is 835th of 1,290 and Shelford Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.