Keysborough Primary School vs Kingswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 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
Kingswood Primary School
Dingley Village · Government primary · Prep-6
567 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Keysborough Primary School Springvale South VIC | Kingswood Primary School Dingley Village VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1093 of 1,290 | #547 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3496 of 4,908 | #1539 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 382 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 201 | 270 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale South 3172 | Dingley Village 3172 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.keysboroughps.vic.edu.au/ | www.kingswood.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 39.0).
- •Kingswood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keysborough Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.0).
- •Kingswood Primary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 382.
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 Kingswood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kingswood Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 39.0 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 Kingswood Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Springvale South and Dingley Village in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keysborough Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingswood Primary School has 15.0.
How do Keysborough Primary School and Kingswood Primary School rank in VIC?
Keysborough Primary School is 1093rd of 1,290 and Kingswood Primary School is 547th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.