Camberwell South Primary School vs Kew East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camberwell South Primary School
Glen Iris · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 1183
Kew East Primary School
Kew East · Government primary · Prep-6
404 students · ICSEA 1183
| Measure | Camberwell South Primary School Glen Iris VIC | Kew East Primary School Kew East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 1,290 | #16 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #19 of 4,908 | #22 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 423 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 221 | 190 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1183 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Iris 3146 | Kew East 3102 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cambsth.vic.edu.au | www.keps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (86.4 vs 86.2).
- •Camberwell South Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 404.
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 Camberwell South Primary School better than Kew East Primary 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 Camberwell South Primary School and Kew East Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Glen Iris and Kew East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camberwell South Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kew East Primary School has 14.4.
How do Camberwell South Primary School and Kew East Primary School rank in VIC?
Camberwell South Primary School is 13th of 1,290 and Kew East Primary School is 16th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.