Essendon Keilor College vs Keilor Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 745 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Essendon Keilor College
Keilor East · Government high school · 7-12
697 students · ICSEA 1004
Keilor Heights Primary School
Keilor East · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Essendon Keilor College Keilor East VIC | Keilor Heights Primary School Keilor East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 348 | #730 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #593 of 1,472 | #2180 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 697 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 317 / 380 | 121 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.5 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Keilor East 3033 | Keilor East 3033 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ekc.vic.edu.au | www.kheights.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.4 vs 56.8).
- •Keilor Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Essendon Keilor College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.4).
- •Essendon Keilor College is the larger school with 697 students compared with 254.
- •Essendon Keilor College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -44%).
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 Essendon Keilor College better than Keilor Heights Primary 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 Essendon Keilor College and Keilor Heights Primary School?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Keilor East and Keilor East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Essendon Keilor College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keilor Heights Primary School has 14.4.
How do Essendon Keilor College and Keilor Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Essendon Keilor College is 176th of 348 and Keilor Heights Primary School is 730th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.