Kerang Christian College vs Kerang South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kerang Christian College
Kerang · Independent combined · Prep-12
121 students · ICSEA 1003
Kerang South Primary School
Kerang · Government primary · Prep-6
106 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Kerang Christian College Kerang VIC | Kerang South Primary School Kerang VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 239 | #1155 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #746 of 1,259 | #3724 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 121 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 57 | 50 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kerang 3579 | Kerang 3579 |
| Council area | Gannawarra | Gannawarra |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.kccs.vic.edu.au | www.kerangsouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kerang Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 35.7).
- •Kerang Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kerang Christian College has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.8).
- •Kerang Christian College is the larger school with 121 students compared with 106.
- •Kerang Christian College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -21%).
- •Kerang Christian College is a independent school while Kerang South Primary School is a government 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 Kerang Christian College better than Kerang South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kerang Christian College ranks higher (45.7 vs 35.7 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 Kerang Christian College and Kerang South Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kerang and Kerang in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kerang Christian College has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kerang South Primary School has 12.8.
How do Kerang Christian College and Kerang South Primary School rank in VIC?
Kerang Christian College is 167th of 239 and Kerang South Primary School is 1155th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.