Giant Steps Melbourne vs Xavier College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Xavier College
Kew · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,503 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Giant Steps Melbourne Kew VIC | Xavier College Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #58 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #167 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 49 | 1,503 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 38 | 0 / 1,503 |
| Foundation intake | – | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 15.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 181.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 119.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | giantsteps.net.au/giant-steps-melbourne/ | www.xavier.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Giant Steps Melbourne scores higher on the Success Index (78.6 vs 76.2).
- •Xavier College has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Giant Steps Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 8.3).
- •Xavier College is the larger school with 1,503 students compared with 49.
- •Giant Steps Melbourne has grown faster over five years (96% vs -19%).
- •Giant Steps Melbourne is a independent school while Xavier College is a catholic 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 Giant Steps Melbourne better than Xavier College?
On the Success Index, Giant Steps Melbourne ranks higher (78.6 vs 76.2 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 Giant Steps Melbourne and Xavier College?
About 1.3 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 Xavier College has 8.3.
How do Giant Steps Melbourne and Xavier College rank in VIC?
Giant Steps Melbourne is unranked and Xavier College is 58th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.