Keysborough Gardens Primary School vs Lighthouse Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keysborough Gardens Primary School
Keysborough · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1065
Lighthouse Christian College
Keysborough · Independent combined · Prep-12
827 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Keysborough Gardens Primary School Keysborough VIC | Lighthouse Christian College Keysborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #379 of 1,290 | #139 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #918 of 4,908 | #530 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 477 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 263 | 382 / 445 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +173% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 62.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Keysborough 3173 | Keysborough 3173 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.keysboroughgardensps.vic.edu.au | www.lighthouse.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 56.1).
- •Lighthouse Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lighthouse Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Lighthouse Christian College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 477.
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (173% vs 2%).
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School is a government school while Lighthouse Christian College is an independent 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 Keysborough Gardens Primary School better than Lighthouse Christian College?
On the Success Index, Keysborough Gardens Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 56.1 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 Keysborough Gardens Primary School and Lighthouse Christian College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Keysborough and Keysborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keysborough Gardens Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lighthouse Christian College has 13.3.
How do Keysborough Gardens Primary School and Lighthouse Christian College rank in VIC?
Keysborough Gardens Primary School is 379th of 1,290 and Lighthouse Christian College is 139th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.