Kilmore Primary School vs Olinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 72 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilmore Primary School
Kilmore · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 964
Olinda Primary School
Olinda · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Kilmore Primary School Kilmore VIC | Olinda Primary School Olinda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1234 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4205 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 240 | 4 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 15% |
| Suburb | Kilmore 3764 | Olinda 3788 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilmoreps.vic.edu.au | www.olindaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Olinda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 28.9).
- •Kilmore Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 13.
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 Kilmore Primary School better than Olinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Olinda Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 28.9 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 Kilmore Primary School and Olinda Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Kilmore and Olinda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Kilmore Primary School and Olinda Primary School rank in VIC?
Kilmore Primary School is 1234th of 1,290 and Olinda Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.