Gilson College vs Taylors Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 905 m 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
Taylors Hill Primary School
Taylors Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
575 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Gilson College Taylors Hill VIC | Taylors Hill Primary School Taylors Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 239 | #838 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #514 of 1,259 | #2559 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,102 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 537 / 565 | 276 / 299 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 68 |
| 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% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.4 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Taylors Hill 3037 | Taylors Hill 3037 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gilson.vic.edu.au | www.taylorshillps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gilson College scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 52.0).
- •Gilson College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilson College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Gilson College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 575.
- •Gilson College has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -25%).
- •Gilson College is a independent school while Taylors Hill 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 Taylors Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gilson College ranks higher (56.6 vs 52.0 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 Taylors Hill Primary School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Taylors Hill and Taylors Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilson College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taylors Hill Primary School has 14.3.
How do Gilson College and Taylors Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Gilson College is 136th of 239 and Taylors Hill Primary School is 838th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.