Ghilgai School vs Mount Dandenong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ghilgai School
Kilsyth · Independent primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 1061
Mount Dandenong Primary School
Mount Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Ghilgai School Kilsyth VIC | Mount Dandenong Primary School Mount Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #491 of 1,290 | #537 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1345 of 4,908 | #1488 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 94 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 52 | 79 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kilsyth 3137 | Mount Dandenong 3767 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ghilgai.com.au | www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ghilgai School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 64.6).
- •Mount Dandenong Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ghilgai School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.1).
- •Mount Dandenong Primary School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 94.
- •Ghilgai School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -13%).
- •Ghilgai School is a independent school while Mount Dandenong 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 Ghilgai School better than Mount Dandenong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ghilgai School ranks higher (66.3 vs 64.6 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 Ghilgai School and Mount Dandenong Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Kilsyth and Mount Dandenong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ghilgai School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Dandenong Primary School has 14.1.
How do Ghilgai School and Mount Dandenong Primary School rank in VIC?
Ghilgai School is 491st of 1,290 and Mount Dandenong Primary School is 537th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.