Hoa Nghiem Primary School vs Keysborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hoa Nghiem Primary School
Springvale South · Independent primary · Prep-6
70 students · ICSEA 1017
Keysborough Primary School
Springvale South · Government primary · Prep-6
382 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Hoa Nghiem Primary School Springvale South VIC | Keysborough Primary School Springvale South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1093 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3496 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 70 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 33 | 181 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springvale South 3172 | Springvale South 3172 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hoanghiem.vic.edu.au/ | www.keysboroughps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 39.0).
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Keysborough Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 70.
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has grown faster over five years (43% vs -12%).
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School is a independent school while Keysborough 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 Hoa Nghiem Primary School better than Keysborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hoa Nghiem Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 39.0 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 Hoa Nghiem Primary School and Keysborough Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Springvale South and Springvale South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hoa Nghiem Primary School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keysborough Primary School has 10.9.
How do Hoa Nghiem Primary School and Keysborough Primary School rank in VIC?
Hoa Nghiem Primary School is unranked and Keysborough Primary School is 1093rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.