Mornington Park Primary School vs Mornington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mornington Park Primary School
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 997
Mornington Primary School
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
424 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Mornington Park Primary School Mornington VIC | Mornington Primary School Mornington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #890 of 1,290 | #618 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2744 of 4,908 | #1806 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 225 | 424 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 114 | 201 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Mornington 3931 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.morningtonparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.morningtonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mornington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 49.3).
- •Mornington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mornington Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •Mornington Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 225.
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 Mornington Park Primary School better than Mornington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mornington Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 49.3 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 Mornington Park Primary School and Mornington Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Mornington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mornington Park Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mornington Primary School has 15.5.
How do Mornington Park Primary School and Mornington Primary School rank in VIC?
Mornington Park Primary School is 890th of 1,290 and Mornington Primary School is 618th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.