Berwick Primary School vs Kambrya College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Primary School
Berwick · Government primary · Prep-6
884 students · ICSEA 1087
Kambrya College
Berwick · Government high school · 7-12
2,369 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Berwick Primary School Berwick VIC | Kambrya College Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #480 of 1,290 | #113 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1292 of 4,908 | #337 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 884 | 2,369 |
| Girls / boys | 454 / 430 | 1,139 / 1,230 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 449 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 262 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 175.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 71.4 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berwickprimary.vic.edu.au | www.kambryacollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.9 vs 67.7).
- •Berwick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kambrya College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Kambrya College is the larger school with 2,369 students compared with 884.
- •Kambrya College has grown faster over five years (47% vs -21%).
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 Berwick Primary School better than Kambrya College?
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 Berwick Primary School and Kambrya College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kambrya College has 13.5.
How do Berwick Primary School and Kambrya College rank in VIC?
Berwick Primary School is 480th of 1,290 and Kambrya College is 113th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.