Keilor Downs Secondary College vs Monmia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keilor Downs Secondary College
Keilor Downs · Government high school · 7-12
1,223 students · ICSEA 1004
Monmia Primary School
Keilor Downs · Government primary · Prep-6
180 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Keilor Downs Secondary College Keilor Downs VIC | Monmia Primary School Keilor Downs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 348 | #1096 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #833 of 1,472 | #3504 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,223 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 617 / 606 | 87 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 198 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.4 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Keilor Downs 3038 | Keilor Downs 3038 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kdc.vic.edu.au | www.monmia.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 38.9).
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.0).
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 180.
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -22%).
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 Keilor Downs Secondary College better than Monmia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Keilor Downs Secondary College ranks higher (45.6 vs 38.9 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 Keilor Downs Secondary College and Monmia Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Keilor Downs and Keilor Downs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keilor Downs Secondary College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monmia Primary School has 14.0.
How do Keilor Downs Secondary College and Monmia Primary School rank in VIC?
Keilor Downs Secondary College is 240th of 348 and Monmia Primary School is 1096th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.