Boronia Heights Primary School vs Ghilgai School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boronia Heights Primary School
Boronia · Government primary · Prep-6
507 students · ICSEA 1051
Ghilgai School
Kilsyth · Independent primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Boronia Heights Primary School Boronia VIC | Ghilgai School Kilsyth VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #496 of 1,290 | #491 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1365 of 4,908 | #1345 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 507 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 235 | 42 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Boronia 3155 | Kilsyth 3137 |
| Council area | Knox | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boroniahtsps.vic.edu.au | www.ghilgai.com.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.1 vs 66.3).
- •Ghilgai School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ghilgai School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.8).
- •Boronia Heights Primary School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 94.
- •Ghilgai School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
- •Boronia Heights 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 Boronia Heights Primary School better than Ghilgai 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 Boronia Heights Primary School and Ghilgai School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Boronia and Kilsyth in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boronia Heights Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ghilgai School has 11.2.
How do Boronia Heights Primary School and Ghilgai School rank in VIC?
Boronia Heights Primary School is 496th of 1,290 and Ghilgai School is 491st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.