Kallista Primary School vs Kingsville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 44 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kallista Primary School
Kallista · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 1118
Kingsville Primary School
Yarraville · Government primary · Prep-6
426 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Kallista Primary School Kallista VIC | Kingsville Primary School Yarraville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #235 of 1,290 | #282 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #482 of 4,908 | #607 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 91 | 426 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 51 | 223 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 30.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kallista 3791 | Yarraville 3013 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kallistaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.kingsvilleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kallista Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 74.2).
- •Kallista Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Kingsville Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 91.
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 Kallista Primary School better than Kingsville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kallista Primary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 74.2 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 Kallista Primary School and Kingsville Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Kallista and Yarraville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kallista Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsville Primary School has 13.9.
How do Kallista Primary School and Kingsville Primary School rank in VIC?
Kallista Primary School is 235th of 1,290 and Kingsville Primary School is 282nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.