Carey Baptist Grammar School vs Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 370 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carey Baptist Grammar School
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,564 students · ICSEA 1177
Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
200 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Carey Baptist Grammar School Kew VIC | Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 239 | #46 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #15 of 1,259 | #113 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,564 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 1,218 / 1,346 | 90 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 269 | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | 333 | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 13.8% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 314.2 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 205.0 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carey.com.au/ | www.preshil.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carey Baptist Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (88.7 vs 80.0).
- •Carey Baptist Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1154), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 8.2).
- •Carey Baptist Grammar School is the larger school with 2,564 students compared with 200.
- •Carey Baptist Grammar School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -28%).
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 Carey Baptist Grammar School better than Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School?
On the Success Index, Carey Baptist Grammar School ranks higher (88.7 vs 80.0 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 Carey Baptist Grammar School and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Kew and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carey Baptist Grammar School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has 6.7.
How do Carey Baptist Grammar School and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School rank in VIC?
Carey Baptist Grammar School is 10th of 239 and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School is 46th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.