Mount Scopus Memorial College vs Parkhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Burwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,170 students · ICSEA 1159
Parkhill Primary School
Ashwood · Government primary · Prep-6
188 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Mount Scopus Memorial College Burwood VIC | Parkhill Primary School Ashwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 239 | #443 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #188 of 1,259 | #1117 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,170 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 549 / 621 | 84 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 25.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.9 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 81.4 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burwood 3125 | Ashwood 3147 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scopus.vic.edu.au | www.parkhillps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 68.9).
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.3).
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 188.
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -32%).
- •Mount Scopus Memorial College is a independent school while Parkhill 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 Scopus Memorial College better than Parkhill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Scopus Memorial College ranks higher (74.6 vs 68.9 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 Scopus Memorial College and Parkhill Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Burwood and Ashwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Scopus Memorial College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkhill Primary School has 15.3.
How do Mount Scopus Memorial College and Parkhill Primary School rank in VIC?
Mount Scopus Memorial College is 65th of 239 and Parkhill Primary School is 443rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.