Keilor Primary School vs St Augustine's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keilor Primary School
Keilor · Government primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1044
St Augustine's Primary School
Keilor · Catholic primary · Prep-6
255 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Keilor Primary School Keilor VIC | St Augustine's Primary School Keilor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #758 of 1,290 | #372 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2266 of 4,908 | #894 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 374 | 255 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 211 | 111 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Keilor 3036 | Keilor 3036 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.keilorps.vic.edu.au | www.sakeilor.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 55.8).
- •St Augustine's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Keilor Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 255.
- •St Augustine's Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -22%).
- •Keilor Primary School is a government school while St Augustine's Primary 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 Primary School better than St Augustine's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 55.8 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 Primary School and St Augustine's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Keilor and Keilor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keilor Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's Primary School has 13.2.
How do Keilor Primary School and St Augustine's Primary School rank in VIC?
Keilor Primary School is 758th of 1,290 and St Augustine's Primary School is 372nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.