Chelsea Heights Primary School vs Cornish College
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.
Chelsea Heights Primary School
Chelsea Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
415 students · ICSEA 1059
Cornish College
Bangholme · Independent combined · Prep-12
664 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Chelsea Heights Primary School Chelsea Heights VIC | Cornish College Bangholme VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #526 of 1,290 | #52 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1444 of 4,908 | #138 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 415 | 664 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 208 | 319 / 345 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 76.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 44.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chelsea Heights 3196 | Bangholme 3175 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chps.vic.edu.au | www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cornish College scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 65.1).
- •Cornish College has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cornish College has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.9).
- •Cornish College is the larger school with 664 students compared with 415.
- •Cornish College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -7%).
- •Chelsea Heights Primary School is a government school while Cornish College 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 Chelsea Heights Primary School better than Cornish College?
On the Success Index, Cornish College ranks higher (77.8 vs 65.1 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 Chelsea Heights Primary School and Cornish College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chelsea Heights and Bangholme in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelsea Heights Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cornish College has 8.7.
How do Chelsea Heights Primary School and Cornish College rank in VIC?
Chelsea Heights Primary School is 526th of 1,290 and Cornish College is 52nd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.