Essendon Primary School vs Kerrimuir Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Essendon Primary School
Essendon · Government primary · Prep-6
387 students · ICSEA 1137
Kerrimuir Primary School
Box Hill North · Government primary · Prep-6
572 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Essendon Primary School Essendon VIC | Kerrimuir Primary School Box Hill North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 1,290 | #65 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #239 of 4,908 | #99 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 387 | 572 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 200 | 264 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 36.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Box Hill North 3129 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.essendonps.vic.edu.au | www.kerrimuirps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kerrimuir Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 79.2).
- •Essendon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.6).
- •Kerrimuir Primary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 387.
- •Kerrimuir Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -23%).
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 Primary School better than Kerrimuir Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kerrimuir Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 79.2 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 Essendon Primary School and Kerrimuir Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Essendon and Box Hill North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Essendon Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kerrimuir Primary School has 15.6.
How do Essendon Primary School and Kerrimuir Primary School rank in VIC?
Essendon Primary School is 133rd of 1,290 and Kerrimuir Primary School is 65th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.