Dingley Primary School vs Kingswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 738 m 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
Kingswood Primary School
Dingley Village · Government primary · Prep-6
567 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Dingley Primary School Dingley Village VIC | Kingswood Primary School Dingley Village VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #614 of 1,290 | #547 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1794 of 4,908 | #1539 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 375 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 198 | 270 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dingley Village 3172 | Dingley Village 3172 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dingleyps.vic.edu.au | www.kingswood.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 61.5).
- •Kingswood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood Primary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 375.
- •Kingswood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% 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 Kingswood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kingswood Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 61.5 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 Kingswood Primary School?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Dingley Village and Dingley Village in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dingley Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingswood Primary School has 15.0.
How do Dingley Primary School and Kingswood Primary School rank in VIC?
Dingley Primary School is 614th of 1,290 and Kingswood Primary School is 547th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.