Kent Park Primary School vs Skipton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 168 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Park Primary School
Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
197 students · ICSEA 1012
Skipton Primary School
Skipton · Government primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Kent Park Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC | Skipton Primary School Skipton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #854 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2616 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 197 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 97 | 34 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 6.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Skipton 3361 |
| Council area | Knox | Corangamite |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kentparkps.vic.edu.au | www.skiptonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.1 vs 50.8).
- •Skipton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.0).
- •Kent Park Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 66.
- •Kent Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -22%).
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 Kent Park Primary School better than Skipton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kent Park Primary School and Skipton Primary School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Skipton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kent Park Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Skipton Primary School has 9.9.
How do Kent Park Primary School and Skipton Primary School rank in VIC?
Kent Park Primary School is 854th of 1,290 and Skipton Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.