Kamaruka vs St Paul's College
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kamaruka
South Yarra · Independent special · 2-10
35 students · ICSEA 1094
St Paul's College
Balwyn · Independent special · U
50 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Kamaruka South Yarra VIC | St Paul's College Balwyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 2-10 | U |
| Students | 35 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 35 | 15 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | South Yarra 3141 | Balwyn 3101 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kamaruka.vic.edu.au | vmch.com.au/services/st-pauls-college/ |
The verdict
- •Kamaruka has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's College is the larger school with 50 students compared with 35.
- •St Paul's College has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -20%).
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 Kamaruka better than St Paul's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kamaruka and St Paul's College?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between South Yarra and Balwyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kamaruka has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's College has 4.4.
How do Kamaruka and St Paul's College rank in VIC?
Kamaruka is unranked and St Paul's College is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.