Keysborough Gardens Primary School vs St Andrews Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 46 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
St Andrews Primary School
St Andrews · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Keysborough Gardens Primary School Keysborough VIC | St Andrews Primary School St Andrews VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #379 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #918 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 263 | 20 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +173% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Keysborough 3173 | St Andrews 3761 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.keysboroughgardensps.vic.edu.au | www.standrewsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 65.9).
- •St Andrews Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.9).
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 40.
- •Keysborough Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (173% vs -17%).
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 St Andrews Primary School?
On the Success Index, Keysborough Gardens Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 65.9 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 St Andrews Primary School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Keysborough and St Andrews in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keysborough Gardens Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Primary School has 8.7.
How do Keysborough Gardens Primary School and St Andrews Primary School rank in VIC?
Keysborough Gardens Primary School is 379th of 1,290 and St Andrews Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.