Murrumbeena Primary School vs The Currajong School
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
The Currajong School
Malvern East · Independent special · Prep-6
41 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Murrumbeena Primary School Murrumbeena VIC | The Currajong School Malvern East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #8 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 555 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 291 | 0 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Murrumbeena 3163 | Malvern East 3145 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrumbeenaps.vic.edu.au | www.currajong.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murrumbeena Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Currajong School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 13.3).
- •Murrumbeena Primary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 41.
- •Murrumbeena Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -7%).
- •Murrumbeena Primary School is a government school while The Currajong School 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 The Currajong School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Murrumbeena Primary School and The Currajong School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Murrumbeena and Malvern East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murrumbeena Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Currajong School has 4.9.
How do Murrumbeena Primary School and The Currajong School rank in VIC?
Murrumbeena Primary School is 5th of 1,290 and The Currajong School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.