Athol Road Primary School vs Killester College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Athol Road Primary School
Springvale South · Government primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 947
Killester College
Springvale · Catholic high school · 7-12
993 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Athol Road Primary School Springvale South VIC | Killester College Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1124 of 1,290 | #144 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3597 of 4,908 | #456 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 402 | 993 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 184 | 993 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 89.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 44.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale South 3172 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | atholroadps.vic.edu.au/ | www.killester.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Killester College scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 37.6).
- •Killester College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Killester College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
- •Killester College is the larger school with 993 students compared with 402.
- •Athol Road Primary School is a government school while Killester College 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 Athol Road Primary School better than Killester College?
On the Success Index, Killester College ranks higher (62.3 vs 37.6 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 Athol Road Primary School and Killester College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springvale South and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Athol Road Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Killester College has 11.1.
How do Athol Road Primary School and Killester College rank in VIC?
Athol Road Primary School is 1124th of 1,290 and Killester College is 144th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.