Mulgrave Primary School vs Neerim District Rural Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 66 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mulgrave Primary School
Mulgrave · Government primary · Prep-6
426 students · ICSEA 1079
Neerim District Rural Primary School
Nayook · Government primary · Prep-5
15 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Mulgrave Primary School Mulgrave VIC | Neerim District Rural Primary School Nayook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #370 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #884 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 426 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 233 | 10 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Nayook 3832 |
| Council area | Monash | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mulgraveps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Neerim District Rural Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 71.4).
- •Mulgrave Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 15.
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 Mulgrave Primary School better than Neerim District Rural Primary School?
On the Success Index, Neerim District Rural Primary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 71.4 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 Mulgrave Primary School and Neerim District Rural Primary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Mulgrave and Nayook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mulgrave Primary School and Neerim District Rural Primary School rank in VIC?
Mulgrave Primary School is 370th of 1,290 and Neerim District Rural Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.