Giant Steps Melbourne vs Ruyton Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Giant Steps Melbourne
Kew · Independent primary · U
49 students · ICSEA 1125
Ruyton Girls' School
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
854 students · ICSEA 1198
| Measure | Giant Steps Melbourne Kew VIC | Ruyton Girls' School Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #17 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #29 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 49 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 38 | 854 / – |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 30.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1198 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 95.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 56.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | giantsteps.net.au/giant-steps-melbourne/ | www.ruyton.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ruyton Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (86.3 vs 78.6).
- •Ruyton Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1198 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Giant Steps Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 9.0).
- •Ruyton Girls' School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 49.
- •Giant Steps Melbourne has grown faster over five years (96% vs -4%).
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 Giant Steps Melbourne better than Ruyton Girls' School?
On the Success Index, Ruyton Girls' School ranks higher (86.3 vs 78.6 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 Giant Steps Melbourne and Ruyton Girls' School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kew and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Giant Steps Melbourne has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ruyton Girls' School has 9.0.
How do Giant Steps Melbourne and Ruyton Girls' School rank in VIC?
Giant Steps Melbourne is unranked and Ruyton Girls' School is 17th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.