Carnegie Primary School vs Kilvington Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie Primary School
Carnegie · Government primary · Prep-6
566 students · ICSEA 1146
Kilvington Grammar School
Ormond · Independent combined · Prep-12
758 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | Carnegie Primary School Carnegie VIC | Kilvington Grammar School Ormond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 1,290 | #8 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #311 of 4,908 | #13 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 566 | 758 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 295 | 379 / 379 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 17.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 94.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 45.0 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carnegie 3163 | Ormond 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carnegieps.vic.edu.au | www.kilvington.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kilvington Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (88.9 vs 78.2).
- •Kilvington Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1146), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilvington Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 14.4).
- •Kilvington Grammar School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 566.
- •Kilvington Grammar School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
- •Carnegie Primary School is a government school while Kilvington Grammar 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 Carnegie Primary School better than Kilvington Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Kilvington Grammar School ranks higher (88.9 vs 78.2 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 Carnegie Primary School and Kilvington Grammar School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carnegie and Ormond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnegie Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kilvington Grammar School has 8.1.
How do Carnegie Primary School and Kilvington Grammar School rank in VIC?
Carnegie Primary School is 162nd of 1,290 and Kilvington Grammar School is 8th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.