Murrumbeena Primary School vs Solway Primary 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.
Murrumbeena Primary School
Murrumbeena · Government primary · Prep-6
555 students · ICSEA 1161
Solway Primary School
Ashburton · Government primary · Prep-6
337 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Murrumbeena Primary School Murrumbeena VIC | Solway Primary School Ashburton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 1,290 | #291 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #8 of 4,908 | #643 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 555 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 291 | 162 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Murrumbeena 3163 | Ashburton 3147 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrumbeenaps.vic.edu.au | www.solwayps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murrumbeena Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (88.8 vs 73.9).
- •Murrumbeena Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.3).
- •Murrumbeena Primary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 337.
- •Murrumbeena Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -34%).
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 Solway Primary School?
On the Success Index, Murrumbeena Primary School ranks higher (88.8 vs 73.9 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 Murrumbeena Primary School and Solway Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Murrumbeena and Ashburton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murrumbeena Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Solway Primary School has 16.3.
How do Murrumbeena Primary School and Solway Primary School rank in VIC?
Murrumbeena Primary School is 5th of 1,290 and Solway Primary School is 291st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.