Keilor Heights Primary School vs Niddrie 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.
Keilor Heights Primary School
Keilor East · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1049
Niddrie Primary School
Niddrie · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Keilor Heights Primary School Keilor East VIC | Niddrie Primary School Niddrie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #730 of 1,290 | #497 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2180 of 4,908 | #1376 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 133 | 152 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Keilor East 3033 | Niddrie 3042 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kheights.vic.edu.au/ | www.niddrieps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Niddrie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 56.8).
- •Niddrie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Niddrie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •Niddrie Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 254.
- •Niddrie Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -44%).
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 Heights Primary School better than Niddrie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Niddrie Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 56.8 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 Heights Primary School and Niddrie Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Keilor East and Niddrie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keilor Heights Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Niddrie Primary School has 12.6.
How do Keilor Heights Primary School and Niddrie Primary School rank in VIC?
Keilor Heights Primary School is 730th of 1,290 and Niddrie Primary School is 497th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.