Grasmere Primary School vs King's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grasmere Primary School
Grasmere · Government primary · Prep-6
96 students · ICSEA 970
King's College
Warrnambool · Independent combined · Prep-12
276 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Grasmere Primary School Grasmere VIC | King's College Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1031 of 1,290 | #66 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3240 of 4,908 | #189 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 96 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 53 | 130 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Grasmere 3281 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Moyne | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.grasmereps.vic.edu.au | www.kings.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •King's College scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 42.6).
- •King's College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •King's College is the larger school with 276 students compared with 96.
- •King's College has grown faster over five years (39% vs -15%).
- •Grasmere Primary School is a government school while King's College is an independent 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 Grasmere Primary School better than King's College?
On the Success Index, King's College ranks higher (74.5 vs 42.6 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 Grasmere Primary School and King's College?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Grasmere and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grasmere Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and King's College has 9.7.
How do Grasmere Primary School and King's College rank in VIC?
Grasmere Primary School is 1031st of 1,290 and King's College is 66th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.