Kilmore Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 407 m 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
St Patrick's Primary School
Kilmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
581 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Kilmore Primary School Kilmore VIC | St Patrick's Primary School Kilmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1234 of 1,290 | #768 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4205 of 4,908 | #2298 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 581 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 240 | 293 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kilmore 3764 | Kilmore 3764 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kilmoreps.vic.edu.au | www.spkilmore.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 28.9).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilmore Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.8).
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 477.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -14%).
- •Kilmore Primary School is a government school while St Patrick's Primary 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 Kilmore Primary School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (55.4 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 St Patrick's Primary School?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Kilmore and Kilmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilmore Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 16.8.
How do Kilmore Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in VIC?
Kilmore Primary School is 1234th of 1,290 and St Patrick's Primary School is 768th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.