Kialla West Primary School vs Toolamba Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kialla West Primary School
Kialla West · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1033
Toolamba Primary School
Toolamba · Government primary · Prep-6
121 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Kialla West Primary School Kialla West VIC | Toolamba Primary School Toolamba VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #756 of 1,290 | #776 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2259 of 4,908 | #2329 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 222 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 113 | 49 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kialla West 3631 | Toolamba 3614 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kiallawestps.vic.edu.au/pages/abtus.htm | www.toolambaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.9 vs 55.0).
- •Kialla West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toolamba Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.9).
- •Kialla West Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 121.
- •Kialla West Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -24%).
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 Kialla West Primary School better than Toolamba Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kialla West Primary School and Toolamba Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Kialla West and Toolamba in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kialla West Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toolamba Primary School has 11.3.
How do Kialla West Primary School and Toolamba Primary School rank in VIC?
Kialla West Primary School is 756th of 1,290 and Toolamba Primary School is 776th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.