Mount Dandenong Primary School vs Olinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 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
Olinda Primary School
Olinda · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Mount Dandenong Primary School Mount Dandenong VIC | Olinda Primary School Olinda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #537 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1488 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 73 | 4 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 15% |
| Suburb | Mount Dandenong 3767 | Olinda 3788 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au | www.olindaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Dandenong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 37.7).
- •Mount Dandenong Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Dandenong Primary School is the larger school with 152 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 Mount Dandenong Primary School better than Olinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Dandenong Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 37.7 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 Olinda Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Dandenong and Olinda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mount Dandenong Primary School and Olinda Primary School rank in VIC?
Mount Dandenong Primary School is 537th of 1,290 and Olinda Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.