Bayswater North Primary School vs Ghilgai School
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.
Bayswater North Primary School
Bayswater North · Government primary · Prep-6
211 students · ICSEA 1015
Ghilgai School
Kilsyth · Independent primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Bayswater North Primary School Bayswater North VIC | Ghilgai School Kilsyth VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #856 of 1,290 | #491 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2628 of 4,908 | #1345 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 211 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 112 | 42 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bayswater North 3153 | Kilsyth 3137 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bayswaternorth.vic.edu.au/ | www.ghilgai.com.au |
The verdict
- •Ghilgai School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 50.9).
- •Ghilgai School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ghilgai School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.5).
- •Bayswater North Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 94.
- •Ghilgai School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -26%).
- •Bayswater North Primary School is a government school while Ghilgai School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Bayswater North Primary School better than Ghilgai School?
On the Success Index, Ghilgai School ranks higher (66.3 vs 50.9 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 Bayswater North Primary School and Ghilgai School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bayswater North and Kilsyth in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater North Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ghilgai School has 11.2.
How do Bayswater North Primary School and Ghilgai School rank in VIC?
Bayswater North Primary School is 856th of 1,290 and Ghilgai School is 491st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.