Mullum Primary School vs Ringwood North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 921 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mullum Primary School
Ringwood · Government primary · Prep-6
261 students · ICSEA 1064
Ringwood North Primary School
Ringwood North · Government primary · Prep-6
471 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Mullum Primary School Ringwood VIC | Ringwood North Primary School Ringwood North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #494 of 1,290 | #407 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1360 of 4,908 | #1024 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 261 | 471 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 151 | 227 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ringwood 3134 | Ringwood North 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mullumps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ringwoodnorthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ringwood North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.9 vs 66.2).
- •Ringwood North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ringwood North Primary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 261.
- •Mullum Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -8%).
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 Mullum Primary School better than Ringwood North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ringwood North Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 66.2 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 Mullum Primary School and Ringwood North Primary School?
About 921 m in a straight line, between Ringwood and Ringwood North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mullum Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ringwood North Primary School has 15.6.
How do Mullum Primary School and Ringwood North Primary School rank in VIC?
Mullum Primary School is 494th of 1,290 and Ringwood North Primary School is 407th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.