Killara Primary School vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Killara Primary School
Sunbury · Government primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1017
St Anne's School
Sunbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
599 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Killara Primary School Sunbury VIC | St Anne's School Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #843 of 1,290 | #483 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2590 of 4,908 | #1304 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 317 | 599 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 164 | 312 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 44.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.killaraps.vic.edu.au | www.sasunbury.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 51.4).
- •St Anne's School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Killara Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •St Anne's School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 317.
- •St Anne's School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -22%).
- •Killara Primary School is a government school while St Anne's School is a catholic 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 Killara Primary School better than St Anne's School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's School ranks higher (66.8 vs 51.4 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 Killara Primary School and St Anne's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killara Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anne's School has 13.6.
How do Killara Primary School and St Anne's School rank in VIC?
Killara Primary School is 843rd of 1,290 and St Anne's School is 483rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.