Holy Spirit School vs Kalinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit School
Ringwood North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
386 students · ICSEA 1102
Kalinda Primary School
Ringwood · Government primary · Prep-6
424 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Holy Spirit School Ringwood North VIC | Kalinda Primary School Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #395 of 1,290 | #505 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 4,908 | #1395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 386 | 424 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 195 | 196 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ringwood North 3134 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hsringwoodnth.catholic.edu.au | www.kalinda.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 65.8).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.5).
- •Kalinda Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 386.
- •Holy Spirit School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -25%).
- •Holy Spirit School is a catholic school while Kalinda 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 Holy Spirit School better than Kalinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (70.3 vs 65.8 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 Holy Spirit School and Kalinda Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ringwood North and Ringwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalinda Primary School has 15.5.
How do Holy Spirit School and Kalinda Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Spirit School is 395th of 1,290 and Kalinda Primary School is 505th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.