Mount Evelyn Christian School vs Mount Evelyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Evelyn Christian School
Mount Evelyn · Independent combined · Prep-12
693 students · ICSEA 1059
Mount Evelyn Primary School
Mount Evelyn · Government primary · Prep-6
397 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Mount Evelyn Christian School Mount Evelyn VIC | Mount Evelyn Primary School Mount Evelyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 239 | #676 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #475 of 1,259 | #1998 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 693 | 397 |
| Girls / boys | 326 / 367 | 165 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 59 |
| 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 | +0% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.5 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.7 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Evelyn 3796 | Mount Evelyn 3796 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mecs.vic.edu.au | www.mtevelynps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.2 vs 59.1).
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.5).
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 397.
- •Mount Evelyn Christian School is a independent school while Mount Evelyn Primary School is a government 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 Evelyn Christian School better than Mount Evelyn 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 Evelyn Christian School and Mount Evelyn Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Evelyn and Mount Evelyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Evelyn Christian School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Evelyn Primary School has 13.5.
How do Mount Evelyn Christian School and Mount Evelyn Primary School rank in VIC?
Mount Evelyn Christian School is 130th of 239 and Mount Evelyn Primary School is 676th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.