Burnside Primary School vs Kings Park Primary 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.
Burnside Primary School
Burnside · Government primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1039
Kings Park Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
367 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Burnside Primary School Burnside VIC | Kings Park Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #541 of 1,290 | #1171 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1514 of 4,908 | #3802 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 442 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 227 | 188 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +163% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 26.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Burnside 3023 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Melton | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnsideps.vic.edu.au/ | www.kpps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 34.6).
- •Burnside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kings Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.3).
- •Burnside Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 367.
- •Burnside Primary School has grown faster over five years (163% vs -22%).
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 Burnside Primary School better than Kings Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Burnside Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 34.6 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 Burnside Primary School and Kings Park Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Burnside and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kings Park Primary School has 14.1.
How do Burnside Primary School and Kings Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Burnside Primary School is 541st of 1,290 and Kings Park Primary School is 1171st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.