Keysborough Primary School vs Lighthouse Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 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
Lighthouse Christian College
Keysborough · Independent combined · Prep-12
827 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Keysborough Primary School Springvale South VIC | Lighthouse Christian College Keysborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1093 of 1,290 | #139 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3496 of 4,908 | #530 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 382 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 201 | 382 / 445 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 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 | -12% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 62.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale South 3172 | Keysborough 3173 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.keysboroughps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lighthouse.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 39.0).
- •Lighthouse Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keysborough Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Lighthouse Christian College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 382.
- •Lighthouse Christian College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -12%).
- •Keysborough 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 Primary School better than Lighthouse Christian College?
On the Success Index, Lighthouse Christian College ranks higher (56.1 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 Lighthouse Christian College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Springvale South and Keysborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keysborough Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lighthouse Christian College has 13.3.
How do Keysborough Primary School and Lighthouse Christian College rank in VIC?
Keysborough Primary School is 1093rd of 1,290 and Lighthouse Christian College is 139th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.