Christway College vs Kingston Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christway College
Clarinda · Independent combined · Prep-12
864 students · ICSEA 1111
Kingston Heath Primary School
Cheltenham · Government primary · Prep-6
184 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Christway College Clarinda VIC | Kingston Heath Primary School Cheltenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 239 | #531 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #296 of 1,259 | #1464 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 864 | 184 |
| Girls / boys | 424 / 440 | 88 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.7 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clarinda 3169 | Cheltenham 3192 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christway.vic.edu.au | www.khps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christway College scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 64.9).
- •Christway College has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christway College is the larger school with 864 students compared with 184.
- •Christway College has grown faster over five years (49% vs -33%).
- •Christway College is a independent school while Kingston Heath Primary School is a government 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 Christway College better than Kingston Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christway College ranks higher (68.4 vs 64.9 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 Christway College and Kingston Heath Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Clarinda and Cheltenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christway College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingston Heath Primary School has 12.6.
How do Christway College and Kingston Heath Primary School rank in VIC?
Christway College is 89th of 239 and Kingston Heath Primary School is 531st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.