Gladesville Primary School vs Kilsyth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladesville Primary School
Kilsyth · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 968
Kilsyth Primary School
Kilsyth · Government primary · Prep-6
114 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Gladesville Primary School Kilsyth VIC | Kilsyth Primary School Kilsyth VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1198 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3936 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 76 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 47 | 55 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kilsyth 3137 | Kilsyth 3137 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gladesvilleps.vic.edu.au | www.kilsythps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gladesville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 32.7).
- •Gladesville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilsyth Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 76.
- •Gladesville Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -26%).
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 Gladesville Primary School better than Kilsyth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gladesville Primary School ranks higher (36.8 vs 32.7 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 Gladesville Primary School and Kilsyth Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kilsyth and Kilsyth in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladesville Primary School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kilsyth Primary School has 9.3.
How do Gladesville Primary School and Kilsyth Primary School rank in VIC?
Gladesville Primary School is unranked and Kilsyth Primary School is 1198th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.