Murrumbeena Primary School vs Oakleigh Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murrumbeena Primary School
Murrumbeena · Government primary · Prep-6
555 students · ICSEA 1161
Oakleigh Grammar
Oakleigh · Independent combined · Prep-12
724 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Murrumbeena Primary School Murrumbeena VIC | Oakleigh Grammar Oakleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 1,290 | #116 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #8 of 4,908 | #406 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 555 | 724 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 291 | 333 / 391 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 63.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 48.7 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Murrumbeena 3163 | Oakleigh 3166 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrumbeenaps.vic.edu.au | www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murrumbeena Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (88.8 vs 63.1).
- •Murrumbeena Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakleigh Grammar has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •Oakleigh Grammar is the larger school with 724 students compared with 555.
- •Murrumbeena Primary School is a government school while Oakleigh Grammar is an independent 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 Murrumbeena Primary School better than Oakleigh Grammar?
On the Success Index, Murrumbeena Primary School ranks higher (88.8 vs 63.1 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 Murrumbeena Primary School and Oakleigh Grammar?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Murrumbeena and Oakleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murrumbeena Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakleigh Grammar has 11.4.
How do Murrumbeena Primary School and Oakleigh Grammar rank in VIC?
Murrumbeena Primary School is 5th of 1,290 and Oakleigh Grammar is 116th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.