Deepdene Primary School vs Kew High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deepdene Primary School
Deepdene · Government primary · Prep-6
353 students · ICSEA 1159
Kew High School
Kew East · Government high school · 7-12
1,015 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Deepdene Primary School Deepdene VIC | Kew High School Kew East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 1,290 | #62 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #506 of 4,908 | #135 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 353 | 1,015 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 184 | 402 / 613 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 195 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 77.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Deepdene 3103 | Kew East 3102 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.deepdeneps.vic.edu.au/ | www.kew.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.3 vs 76.0).
- •Deepdene Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kew High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Kew High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 353.
- •Kew High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -20%).
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 Deepdene Primary School better than Kew High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Deepdene Primary School and Kew High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Deepdene and Kew East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deepdene Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kew High School has 13.1.
How do Deepdene Primary School and Kew High School rank in VIC?
Deepdene Primary School is 245th of 1,290 and Kew High School is 62nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.