Haileybury College vs Keysborough Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Haileybury College
Keysborough · Independent combined · Prep-12
4,880 students · ICSEA 1191
Keysborough Gardens Primary School
Keysborough · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Haileybury College Keysborough VIC | Keysborough Gardens Primary School Keysborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 239 | #379 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #55 of 1,259 | #918 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 4,880 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 2,300 / 2,580 | 214 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | 197 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 526 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 558 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 26.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +173% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1191 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 490.5 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 307.3 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Keysborough 3173 | Keysborough 3173 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.haileybury.com.au/ | www.keysboroughgardensps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Haileybury College scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 71.0).
- •Haileybury College has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Haileybury College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.9).
- •Haileybury College is the larger school with 4,880 students compared with 477.
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (173% vs 16%).
- •Haileybury College is a independent school while Keysborough Gardens 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 Haileybury College better than Keysborough Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Haileybury College ranks higher (83.7 vs 71.0 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 Haileybury College and Keysborough Gardens Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Keysborough and Keysborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Haileybury College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keysborough Gardens Primary School has 13.9.
How do Haileybury College and Keysborough Gardens Primary School rank in VIC?
Haileybury College is 29th of 239 and Keysborough Gardens Primary School is 379th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.