Chilwell Primary School vs Geelong South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chilwell Primary School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
408 students · ICSEA 1139
Geelong South Primary School
South Geelong · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Chilwell Primary School Newtown VIC | Geelong South Primary School South Geelong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 1,290 | #585 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #441 of 4,908 | #1642 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 408 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 217 | 152 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Newtown 3220 | South Geelong 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chilwellps.vic.edu.au | www.gsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chilwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.4 vs 63.0).
- •Chilwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chilwell Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.1).
- •Chilwell Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 326.
- •Chilwell Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -8%).
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 Chilwell Primary School better than Geelong South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chilwell Primary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 63.0 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 Chilwell Primary School and Geelong South Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newtown and South Geelong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chilwell Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geelong South Primary School has 16.1.
How do Chilwell Primary School and Geelong South Primary School rank in VIC?
Chilwell Primary School is 221st of 1,290 and Geelong South Primary School is 585th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.