Kangaroo Ground Primary School vs Research Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kangaroo Ground Primary School
Kangaroo Ground · Government primary · Prep-6
203 students · ICSEA 1085
Research Primary School
Research · Government primary · Prep-6
219 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Kangaroo Ground Primary School Kangaroo Ground VIC | Research Primary School Research VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #499 of 1,290 | #347 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1384 of 4,908 | #804 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 203 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 113 | 121 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +59% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kangaroo Ground 3097 | Research 3095 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kangaroogroundps.vic.edu.au/ | www.researchps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Research Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 65.9).
- •Research Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kangaroo Ground Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Research Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 203.
- •Research Primary School has grown faster over five years (59% vs -15%).
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 Kangaroo Ground Primary School better than Research Primary School?
On the Success Index, Research Primary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 65.9 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 Kangaroo Ground Primary School and Research Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kangaroo Ground and Research in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Research Primary School has 14.6.
How do Kangaroo Ground Primary School and Research Primary School rank in VIC?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School is 499th of 1,290 and Research Primary School is 347th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.