Keilor Primary School vs St Paul's Kealba Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.4 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 Paul's Kealba Catholic School
Kealba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Keilor Primary School Keilor VIC | St Paul's Kealba Catholic School Kealba VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #758 of 1,290 | #797 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2266 of 4,908 | #2395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 374 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 211 | 124 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Keilor 3036 | Kealba 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.keilorps.vic.edu.au | www.spkealba.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Keilor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 54.2).
- •Keilor Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Kealba Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Keilor Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 257.
- •Keilor Primary School is a government school while St Paul's Kealba Catholic 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 Paul's Kealba Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Keilor Primary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 54.2 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 Paul's Kealba Catholic School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Keilor and Kealba in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keilor Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Kealba Catholic School has 12.0.
How do Keilor Primary School and St Paul's Kealba Catholic School rank in VIC?
Keilor Primary School is 758th of 1,290 and St Paul's Kealba Catholic School is 797th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.