Gilson College vs Kororoit Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Kororoit Creek Primary School
Burnside Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
1,156 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Gilson College Taylors Hill VIC | Kororoit Creek Primary School Burnside Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 239 | #490 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #514 of 1,259 | #1341 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,102 | 1,156 |
| Girls / boys | 537 / 565 | 531 / 625 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 149 |
| 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% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.4 | 77.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Taylors Hill 3037 | Burnside Heights 3023 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gilson.vic.edu.au | kororoitcreekps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kororoit Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 56.6).
- •Kororoit Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilson College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
- •Kororoit Creek Primary School is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 1,102.
- •Gilson College is a independent school while Kororoit Creek 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 Kororoit Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kororoit Creek Primary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 56.6 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 Kororoit Creek Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Taylors Hill and Burnside Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilson College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kororoit Creek Primary School has 15.0.
How do Gilson College and Kororoit Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Gilson College is 136th of 239 and Kororoit Creek Primary School is 490th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.