Mordialloc Beach Primary School vs St Louis de Montfort's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mordialloc Beach Primary School
Mordialloc · Government primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 1095
St Louis de Montfort's School
Aspendale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
594 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Mordialloc Beach Primary School Mordialloc VIC | St Louis de Montfort's School Aspendale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 1,290 | #391 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #809 of 4,908 | #977 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 249 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 132 | 265 / 329 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mordialloc 3195 | Aspendale 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mordiallocbeachps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stlouisaspendale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mordialloc Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 70.5).
- •St Louis de Montfort's School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Louis de Montfort's School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 249.
- •Mordialloc Beach Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -8%).
- •Mordialloc Beach Primary School is a government school while St Louis de Montfort'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 Mordialloc Beach Primary School better than St Louis de Montfort's School?
On the Success Index, Mordialloc Beach Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 70.5 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 Mordialloc Beach Primary School and St Louis de Montfort's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mordialloc and Aspendale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mordialloc Beach Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Louis de Montfort's School has 14.9.
How do Mordialloc Beach Primary School and St Louis de Montfort's School rank in VIC?
Mordialloc Beach Primary School is 349th of 1,290 and St Louis de Montfort's School is 391st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.