Caulfield South Primary School vs Kilvington Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caulfield South Primary School
Caulfield South · Government primary · Prep-6
472 students · ICSEA 1164
Kilvington Grammar School
Ormond · Independent combined · Prep-12
758 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | Caulfield South Primary School Caulfield South VIC | Kilvington Grammar School Ormond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 1,290 | #8 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #34 of 4,908 | #13 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 472 | 758 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 248 | 379 / 379 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 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 | -1% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 94.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 45.0 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield South 3162 | Ormond 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caulfieldsthps.vic.edu.au | www.kilvington.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kilvington Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (88.9 vs 85.2).
- •Kilvington Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilvington Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 14.5).
- •Kilvington Grammar School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 472.
- •Caulfield South 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 Caulfield South Primary School better than Kilvington Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Kilvington Grammar School ranks higher (88.9 vs 85.2 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 Caulfield South Primary School and Kilvington Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Caulfield South and Ormond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caulfield South Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kilvington Grammar School has 8.1.
How do Caulfield South Primary School and Kilvington Grammar School rank in VIC?
Caulfield South Primary School is 23rd of 1,290 and Kilvington Grammar School is 8th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.