Kew High School vs Williamstown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kew High School
Kew East · Government high school · 7-12
1,015 students · ICSEA 1110
Williamstown High School
Williamstown · Government high school · 7-12
1,527 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Kew High School Kew East VIC | Williamstown High School Williamstown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 348 | #97 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #135 of 1,472 | #252 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,015 | 1,527 |
| Girls / boys | 402 / 613 | 706 / 821 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 264 |
| Year 12 cohort | 195 | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.3% | 10.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1110 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.7 | 113.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 36.9 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kew East 3102 | Williamstown 3016 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kew.vic.edu.au | www.willihigh.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kew High School scores higher on the Success Index (76.0 vs 71.5).
- •Williamstown High School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Williamstown High School is the larger school with 1,527 students compared with 1,015.
- •Williamstown High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
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 Kew High School better than Williamstown High School?
On the Success Index, Kew High School ranks higher (76.0 vs 71.5 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 Kew High School and Williamstown High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Kew East and Williamstown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kew High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Williamstown High School has 13.4.
How do Kew High School and Williamstown High School rank in VIC?
Kew High School is 62nd of 348 and Williamstown High School is 97th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.