Mount Macedon Primary School vs St Ambrose's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Macedon Primary School
Mount Macedon · Government primary · Prep-6
131 students · ICSEA 1147
St Ambrose's School
Woodend · Catholic primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Mount Macedon Primary School Mount Macedon VIC | St Ambrose's School Woodend VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 1,290 | #261 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #49 of 4,908 | #554 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 131 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 73 | 101 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Macedon 3441 | Woodend 3442 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | macedonps.vic.edu.au/web/ | www.sawoodend.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Macedon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 74.8).
- •Mount Macedon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Macedon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •St Ambrose's School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 131.
- •Mount Macedon Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -11%).
- •Mount Macedon Primary School is a government school while St Ambrose's School is a catholic 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 Macedon Primary School better than St Ambrose's School?
On the Success Index, Mount Macedon Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 74.8 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 Macedon Primary School and St Ambrose's School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Macedon and Woodend in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Macedon Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ambrose's School has 14.4.
How do Mount Macedon Primary School and St Ambrose's School rank in VIC?
Mount Macedon Primary School is 30th of 1,290 and St Ambrose's School is 261st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.