Holy Trinity School vs Knox Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity School
Wantirna South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 1083
Knox Gardens Primary School
Wantirna South · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Holy Trinity School Wantirna South VIC | Knox Gardens Primary School Wantirna South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #427 of 1,290 | #160 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1075 of 4,908 | #300 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 210 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 111 | 214 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wantirna South 3152 | Wantirna South 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.htws.catholic.edu.au | www.kgps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Knox Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 69.3).
- •Knox Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Trinity School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Knox Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 210.
- •Knox Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -30%).
- •Holy Trinity School is a catholic school while Knox 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 Holy Trinity School better than Knox Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Knox Gardens Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 69.3 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 Trinity School and Knox Gardens Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wantirna South and Wantirna South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Trinity School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Knox Gardens Primary School has 13.9.
How do Holy Trinity School and Knox Gardens Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Trinity School is 427th of 1,290 and Knox Gardens Primary School is 160th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.