Keilor Heights Primary School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 973 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
St Peter's School
Keilor East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
561 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Keilor Heights Primary School Keilor East VIC | St Peter's School Keilor East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #730 of 1,290 | #382 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2180 of 4,908 | #929 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 133 | 257 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 38.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 24% |
| 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.spkeiloreast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 56.8).
- •St Peter's School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 254.
- •St Peter's School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -44%).
- •Keilor Heights Primary School is a government school while St Peter's School is a catholic 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 St Peter's School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's School ranks higher (71.0 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 St Peter's School?
About 973 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 St Peter's School has 14.7.
How do Keilor Heights Primary School and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
Keilor Heights Primary School is 730th of 1,290 and St Peter's School is 382nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.