Mount Dandenong Primary School vs Mount Evelyn Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Dandenong Primary School
Mount Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1078
Mount Evelyn Christian School
Mount Evelyn · Independent combined · Prep-12
693 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Mount Dandenong Primary School Mount Dandenong VIC | Mount Evelyn Christian School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #537 of 1,290 | #130 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1488 of 4,908 | #475 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 152 | 693 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 73 | 326 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 63 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 69.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 52.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Dandenong 3767 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au | www.mecs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Dandenong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 59.2).
- •Mount Dandenong Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.1).
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 152.
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -13%).
- •Mount Dandenong Primary School is a government school while Mount Evelyn Christian School 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 Mount Dandenong Primary School better than Mount Evelyn Christian School?
On the Success Index, Mount Dandenong Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 59.2 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 Mount Dandenong Primary School and Mount Evelyn Christian School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Dandenong and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Dandenong Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Evelyn Christian School has 10.0.
How do Mount Dandenong Primary School and Mount Evelyn Christian School rank in VIC?
Mount Dandenong Primary School is 537th of 1,290 and Mount Evelyn Christian School is 130th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.