Keysborough Primary School vs Keysborough Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keysborough Primary School
Springvale South · Government primary · Prep-6
382 students · ICSEA 964
Keysborough Secondary College
Springvale South · Government high school · 7-12
2,194 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Keysborough Primary School Springvale South VIC | Keysborough Secondary College Springvale South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1093 of 1,290 | #302 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3496 of 4,908 | #1033 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 382 | 2,194 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 201 | 1,071 / 1,123 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 423 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 349 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 187.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 86.3 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springvale South 3172 | Springvale South 3172 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.keysboroughps.vic.edu.au/ | www.keysboroughsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Keysborough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.0 vs 36.6).
- •Keysborough Primary School has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keysborough Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
- •Keysborough Secondary College is the larger school with 2,194 students compared with 382.
- •Keysborough Secondary College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -12%).
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 Primary School better than Keysborough Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Keysborough Primary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 36.6 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 Primary School and Keysborough Secondary College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Springvale South and Springvale South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keysborough Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keysborough Secondary College has 11.6.
How do Keysborough Primary School and Keysborough Secondary College rank in VIC?
Keysborough Primary School is 1093rd of 1,290 and Keysborough Secondary College is 302nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.