Andale School vs Ruyton Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 679 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Andale School
Kew · Independent special · U
26 students · ICSEA 1132
Ruyton Girls' School
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
854 students · ICSEA 1198
| Measure | Andale School Kew VIC | Ruyton Girls' School Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #17 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #29 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 26 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 16 | 854 / – |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 30.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1198 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 95.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 56.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.andale.vic.edu.au | www.ruyton.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ruyton Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1198 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Andale School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 9.0).
- •Ruyton Girls' School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 26.
- •Andale School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -4%).
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 Andale School better than Ruyton Girls' 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 Andale School and Ruyton Girls' School?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Kew and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Andale School has 3.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ruyton Girls' School has 9.0.
How do Andale School and Ruyton Girls' School rank in VIC?
Andale School is unranked and Ruyton Girls' School is 17th of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.