Mount Eliza North Primary School vs Toorak College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Eliza North Primary School
Mount Eliza · Government primary · Prep-6
514 students · ICSEA 1119
Toorak College
Mount Eliza · Independent combined · Prep-12
901 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Mount Eliza North Primary School Mount Eliza VIC | Toorak College Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 1,290 | #34 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #608 of 4,908 | #78 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 514 | 901 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 268 | 887 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 14.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 93.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 52.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Eliza 3930 | Mount Eliza 3930 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.menps.vic.edu.au | www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Toorak College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 74.2).
- •Toorak College has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toorak College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.2).
- •Toorak College is the larger school with 901 students compared with 514.
- •Toorak College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -19%).
- •Mount Eliza North Primary School is a government school while Toorak College 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 Eliza North Primary School better than Toorak College?
On the Success Index, Toorak College ranks higher (81.9 vs 74.2 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 Eliza North Primary School and Toorak College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Eliza and Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Eliza North Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toorak College has 9.6.
How do Mount Eliza North Primary School and Toorak College rank in VIC?
Mount Eliza North Primary School is 283rd of 1,290 and Toorak College is 34th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.