Heatherhill Primary School vs Keysborough Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 461 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherhill Primary School
Springvale · Government primary · Prep-6
209 students · ICSEA 966
Keysborough Secondary College
Springvale South · Government high school · 7-12
2,194 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Heatherhill Primary School Springvale VIC | Keysborough Secondary College Springvale South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1058 of 1,290 | #302 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3350 of 4,908 | #1033 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 209 | 2,194 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 94 | 1,071 / 1,123 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 423 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 349 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 187.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 86.3 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Springvale South 3172 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heatherhillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.keysboroughsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heatherhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 36.6).
- •Heatherhill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keysborough Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Keysborough Secondary College is the larger school with 2,194 students compared with 209.
- •Keysborough Secondary College has grown faster over five years (18% vs 12%).
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 Heatherhill Primary School better than Keysborough Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Heatherhill Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 36.6 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 Heatherhill Primary School and Keysborough Secondary College?
About 461 m in a straight line, between Springvale and Springvale South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatherhill Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keysborough Secondary College has 11.6.
How do Heatherhill Primary School and Keysborough Secondary College rank in VIC?
Heatherhill Primary School is 1058th of 1,290 and Keysborough Secondary College is 302nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.