Pembroke Primary School vs St Peter Julian Eymard
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pembroke Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 923
St Peter Julian Eymard
Mooroolbark · Catholic primary · Prep-6
583 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Pembroke Primary School Mooroolbark VIC | St Peter Julian Eymard Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1181 of 1,290 | #781 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3851 of 4,908 | #2338 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 91 | 583 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 51 | 284 / 299 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 37.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pemprim.vic.edu.au | www.spje.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter Julian Eymard scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 33.8).
- •St Peter Julian Eymard has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pembroke Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •St Peter Julian Eymard is the larger school with 583 students compared with 91.
- •Pembroke Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 14%).
- •Pembroke Primary School is a government school while St Peter Julian Eymard 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 Pembroke Primary School better than St Peter Julian Eymard?
On the Success Index, St Peter Julian Eymard ranks higher (54.9 vs 33.8 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 Pembroke Primary School and St Peter Julian Eymard?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mooroolbark and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pembroke Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter Julian Eymard has 15.7.
How do Pembroke Primary School and St Peter Julian Eymard rank in VIC?
Pembroke Primary School is 1181st of 1,290 and St Peter Julian Eymard is 781st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.