Keilor Heights Primary School vs Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 685 m 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
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
Keilor East · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,913 students · ICSEA 1173
| Measure | Keilor Heights Primary School Keilor East VIC | Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Keilor East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #730 of 1,290 | #24 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2180 of 4,908 | #41 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 254 | 2,913 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 133 | 1,441 / 1,472 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 150 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 333 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 301 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 16.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1173 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 286.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 136.9 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Keilor East 3033 | Keilor East 3033 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kheights.vic.edu.au/ | www.pegs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.3 vs 56.8).
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.4).
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is the larger school with 2,913 students compared with 254.
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -44%).
- •Keilor Heights Primary School is a government school while Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School ranks higher (85.3 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 Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Keilor East and Keilor East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keilor Heights Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has 10.2.
How do Keilor Heights Primary School and Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School rank in VIC?
Keilor Heights Primary School is 730th of 1,290 and Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is 24th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.