Broadford Primary School vs Kilmore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadford Primary School
Broadford · Government primary · Prep-6
349 students · ICSEA 965
Kilmore Primary School
Kilmore · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Broadford Primary School Broadford VIC | Kilmore Primary School Kilmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1209 of 1,290 | #1234 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4021 of 4,908 | #4205 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 349 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 190 | 237 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 34.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Broadford 3658 | Kilmore 3764 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.broadps.vic.edu.au | www.kilmoreps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broadford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.4 vs 28.9).
- •Broadford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilmore Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 349.
- •Broadford Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -14%).
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 Broadford Primary School better than Kilmore Primary School?
On the Success Index, Broadford Primary School ranks higher (31.4 vs 28.9 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 Broadford Primary School and Kilmore Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Broadford and Kilmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadford Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kilmore Primary School has 13.9.
How do Broadford Primary School and Kilmore Primary School rank in VIC?
Broadford Primary School is 1209th of 1,290 and Kilmore Primary School is 1234th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.