Mulgrave Primary School vs St Elizabeth's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
St Elizabeth's School
Dandenong North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Mulgrave Primary School Mulgrave VIC | St Elizabeth's School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #370 of 1,290 | #493 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #884 of 4,908 | #1352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 426 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 233 | 122 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Monash | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mulgraveps.vic.edu.au | www.sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mulgrave Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 66.3).
- •Mulgrave Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Elizabeth's School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Mulgrave Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 244.
- •Mulgrave Primary School is a government school while St Elizabeth'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 Mulgrave Primary School better than St Elizabeth's School?
On the Success Index, Mulgrave Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 66.3 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 St Elizabeth's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mulgrave and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mulgrave Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Elizabeth's School has 11.3.
How do Mulgrave Primary School and St Elizabeth's School rank in VIC?
Mulgrave Primary School is 370th of 1,290 and St Elizabeth's School is 493rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.