Alphington Primary School vs Giant Steps Melbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alphington Primary School
Alphington · Government primary · Prep-6
365 students · ICSEA 1173
Giant Steps Melbourne
Kew · Independent primary · U
49 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Alphington Primary School Alphington VIC | Giant Steps Melbourne Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #193 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 365 | 49 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 205 | 11 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1173 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 4.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 32.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Alphington 3078 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Yarra | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alphinps.vic.edu.au/index.htm | giantsteps.net.au/giant-steps-melbourne/ |
The verdict
- •Alphington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.9 vs 78.6).
- •Alphington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Giant Steps Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 15.3).
- •Alphington Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 49.
- •Giant Steps Melbourne has grown faster over five years (96% vs -11%).
- •Alphington Primary School is a government school while Giant Steps Melbourne 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 Alphington Primary School better than Giant Steps Melbourne?
On the Success Index, Alphington Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.6 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 Alphington Primary School and Giant Steps Melbourne?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Alphington and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alphington Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Giant Steps Melbourne has 4.6.
How do Alphington Primary School and Giant Steps Melbourne rank in VIC?
Alphington Primary School is 108th of 1,290 and Giant Steps Melbourne is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.