Gilson College vs Kings Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilson College
Taylors Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1073
Kings Park Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
367 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Gilson College Taylors Hill VIC | Kings Park Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 239 | #1171 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #514 of 1,259 | #3802 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,102 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 537 / 565 | 188 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.4 | 26.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Taylors Hill 3037 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Melton | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gilson.vic.edu.au | www.kpps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gilson College scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 34.6).
- •Gilson College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilson College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Gilson College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 367.
- •Gilson College has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -22%).
- •Gilson College is a independent school while Kings Park 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 Gilson College better than Kings Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gilson College ranks higher (56.6 vs 34.6 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 Gilson College and Kings Park Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Taylors Hill and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilson College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kings Park Primary School has 14.1.
How do Gilson College and Kings Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Gilson College is 136th of 239 and Kings Park Primary School is 1171st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.