Dingley Primary School vs Keysborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dingley Primary School
Dingley Village · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1063
Keysborough Primary School
Springvale South · Government primary · Prep-6
382 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Dingley Primary School Dingley Village VIC | Keysborough Primary School Springvale South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #614 of 1,290 | #1093 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1794 of 4,908 | #3496 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 375 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 198 | 181 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dingley Village 3172 | Springvale South 3172 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dingleyps.vic.edu.au | www.keysboroughps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dingley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 39.0).
- •Dingley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keysborough Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.1).
- •Keysborough Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 375.
- •Keysborough Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -18%).
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 Dingley Primary School better than Keysborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dingley Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 39.0 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 Dingley Primary School and Keysborough Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dingley Village and Springvale South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dingley Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keysborough Primary School has 10.9.
How do Dingley Primary School and Keysborough Primary School rank in VIC?
Dingley Primary School is 614th of 1,290 and Keysborough Primary School is 1093rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.