Chandler Park Primary School vs Keysborough Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chandler Park Primary School
Keysborough · Government primary · Prep-6
419 students · ICSEA 974
Keysborough Gardens Primary School
Keysborough · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Chandler Park Primary School Keysborough VIC | Keysborough Gardens Primary School Keysborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1129 of 1,290 | #379 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3634 of 4,908 | #918 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 419 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 225 | 214 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +173% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Keysborough 3173 | Keysborough 3173 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chandlerparkps.vic.edu.au | www.keysboroughgardensps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 37.0).
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chandler Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 419.
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (173% vs -16%).
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 Chandler Park Primary School better than Keysborough Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Keysborough Gardens Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 37.0 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 Chandler Park Primary School and Keysborough Gardens Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Keysborough and Keysborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chandler Park Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keysborough Gardens Primary School has 13.9.
How do Chandler Park Primary School and Keysborough Gardens Primary School rank in VIC?
Chandler Park Primary School is 1129th of 1,290 and Keysborough Gardens Primary School is 379th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.