Billanook Primary School vs Ghilgai School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Billanook Primary School
Montrose · Government primary · Prep-6
438 students · ICSEA 1048
Ghilgai School
Kilsyth · Independent primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Billanook Primary School Montrose VIC | Ghilgai School Kilsyth VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #652 of 1,290 | #491 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1922 of 4,908 | #1345 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 438 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 216 | 42 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Montrose 3765 | Kilsyth 3137 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.billanookps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ghilgai.com.au |
The verdict
- •Ghilgai School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 60.0).
- •Ghilgai School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ghilgai School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.2).
- •Billanook Primary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 94.
- •Billanook 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Billanook Primary School better than Ghilgai School?
On the Success Index, Ghilgai School ranks higher (66.3 vs 60.0 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 Billanook Primary School and Ghilgai School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Montrose and Kilsyth in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Billanook Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ghilgai School has 11.2.
How do Billanook Primary School and Ghilgai School rank in VIC?
Billanook Primary School is 652nd of 1,290 and Ghilgai School is 491st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.