Mornington Primary School vs Thomastown East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 60 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mornington Primary School
Mornington · Government primary · Prep-6
424 students · ICSEA 1062
Thomastown East Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Mornington Primary School Mornington VIC | Thomastown East Primary School Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #618 of 1,290 | #434 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1806 of 4,908 | #1088 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 424 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 223 | 140 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mornington 3931 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.morningtonps.vic.edu.au | www.thomastown-east-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thomastown East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 61.4).
- •Mornington Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 331.
- •Thomastown East Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -16%).
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 Primary School better than Thomastown East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Thomastown East Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 61.4 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 Primary School and Thomastown East Primary School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Thomastown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mornington Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomastown East Primary School has 15.7.
How do Mornington Primary School and Thomastown East Primary School rank in VIC?
Mornington Primary School is 618th of 1,290 and Thomastown East Primary School is 434th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.