Mount Dandenong Primary School vs Tylden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 101 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
Tylden Primary School
Tylden · Government primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Mount Dandenong Primary School Mount Dandenong VIC | Tylden Primary School Tylden VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #537 of 1,290 | #351 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1488 of 4,908 | #814 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 73 | 61 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mount Dandenong 3767 | Tylden 3444 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au | www.tyldenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tylden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 64.6).
- •Tylden Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Mount Dandenong Primary School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 125.
- •Tylden Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -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 Tylden Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tylden Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 64.6 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 Tylden Primary School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Mount Dandenong and Tylden in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Dandenong Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tylden Primary School has 12.2.
How do Mount Dandenong Primary School and Tylden Primary School rank in VIC?
Mount Dandenong Primary School is 537th of 1,290 and Tylden Primary School is 351st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.