Bialik College vs The King David School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bialik College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
987 students · ICSEA 1164
The King David School
Armadale · Independent combined · Prep-12
592 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Bialik College Hawthorn VIC | The King David School Armadale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 239 | #48 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #112 of 1,259 | #121 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 987 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 499 | 255 / 337 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | 60 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.4 | 62.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 41.3 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Armadale 3143 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bialik.vic.edu.au/ | www.kds.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.0 vs 79.3).
- •The King David School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The King David School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.2).
- •Bialik College is the larger school with 987 students compared with 592.
- •Bialik College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -2%).
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 Bialik College better than The King David 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 Bialik College and The King David School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Armadale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bialik College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The King David School has 9.4.
How do Bialik College and The King David School rank in VIC?
Bialik College is 45th of 239 and The King David School is 48th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.