Kilberry Valley Primary School vs River Gum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilberry Valley Primary School
Hampton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
404 students · ICSEA 954
River Gum Primary School
Hampton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
501 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Kilberry Valley Primary School Hampton Park VIC | River Gum Primary School Hampton Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1250 of 1,290 | #1216 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4293 of 4,908 | #4068 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 404 | 501 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 224 | 236 / 265 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 46.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hampton Park 3976 | Hampton Park 3976 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilberryps.vic.edu.au | www.rivergumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •River Gum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 27.8).
- •Kilberry Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •River Gum Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.6).
- •River Gum Primary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 404.
- •River Gum Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -34%).
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 Kilberry Valley Primary School better than River Gum Primary School?
On the Success Index, River Gum Primary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 27.8 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 Kilberry Valley Primary School and River Gum Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hampton Park and Hampton Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilberry Valley Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and River Gum Primary School has 10.8.
How do Kilberry Valley Primary School and River Gum Primary School rank in VIC?
Kilberry Valley Primary School is 1250th of 1,290 and River Gum Primary School is 1216th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.