Bayside Christian College vs Kingsley Park Primary School
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.
Bayside Christian College
Langwarrin South · Independent combined · Prep-12
573 students · ICSEA 1086
Kingsley Park Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
382 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Bayside Christian College Langwarrin South VIC | Kingsley Park Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 239 | #603 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #361 of 1,259 | #1726 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 573 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 290 | 188 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Langwarrin South 3911 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baysidecc.vic.edu.au | www.kingsleypark.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bayside Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 62.2).
- •Bayside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayside Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Bayside Christian College is the larger school with 573 students compared with 382.
- •Kingsley Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
- •Bayside Christian College is a independent school while Kingsley Park Primary School is a government 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 Bayside Christian College better than Kingsley Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bayside Christian College ranks higher (65.1 vs 62.2 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 Bayside Christian College and Kingsley Park Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Langwarrin South and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayside Christian College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsley Park Primary School has 13.0.
How do Bayside Christian College and Kingsley Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Bayside Christian College is 105th of 239 and Kingsley Park Primary School is 603rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.