Mount Eliza Primary School vs Warranwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 49 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Eliza Primary School
Mount Eliza · Government primary · Prep-6
450 students · ICSEA 1089
Warranwood Primary School
Warranwood · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Mount Eliza Primary School Mount Eliza VIC | Warranwood Primary School Warranwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #468 of 1,290 | #479 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1259 of 4,908 | #1291 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 450 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 264 | 174 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Eliza 3930 | Warranwood 3134 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtelizaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.warranwood.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.4 vs 67.0).
- •Mount Eliza Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.7).
- •Mount Eliza Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 375.
- •Warranwood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -19%).
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 Primary School better than Warranwood Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mount Eliza Primary School and Warranwood Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Mount Eliza and Warranwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Eliza Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warranwood Primary School has 15.7.
How do Mount Eliza Primary School and Warranwood Primary School rank in VIC?
Mount Eliza Primary School is 468th of 1,290 and Warranwood Primary School is 479th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.