Eltham College vs Kangaroo Ground Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham College
Research · Independent combined · Prep-12
639 students · ICSEA 1139
Kangaroo Ground Primary School
Kangaroo Ground · Government primary · Prep-6
203 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Eltham College Research VIC | Kangaroo Ground Primary School Kangaroo Ground VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 239 | #499 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #102 of 1,259 | #1384 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 639 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 388 | 90 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.9 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.1 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Research 3095 | Kangaroo Ground 3097 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au | www.kangaroogroundps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eltham College scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 65.9).
- •Eltham College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eltham College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.1).
- •Eltham College is the larger school with 639 students compared with 203.
- •Eltham College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
- •Eltham College is a independent school while Kangaroo Ground 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 Eltham College better than Kangaroo Ground Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eltham College ranks higher (80.5 vs 65.9 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 Eltham College and Kangaroo Ground Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Research and Kangaroo Ground in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham College has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kangaroo Ground Primary School has 14.1.
How do Eltham College and Kangaroo Ground Primary School rank in VIC?
Eltham College is 43rd of 239 and Kangaroo Ground Primary School is 499th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.