Kilmore Primary School vs Toongabbie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 170 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
Toongabbie Primary School
Toongabbie · Government primary · Prep-6
55 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Kilmore Primary School Kilmore VIC | Toongabbie Primary School Toongabbie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 35 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 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 240 | 30 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kilmore 3764 | Toongabbie 3856 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kilmoreps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=e3575524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Toongabbie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.8 vs 28.9).
- •Toongabbie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.9).
- •Kilmore Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 55.
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 Toongabbie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Toongabbie Primary School ranks higher (34.8 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 Toongabbie Primary School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Kilmore and Toongabbie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilmore Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toongabbie Primary School has 10.2.
How do Kilmore Primary School and Toongabbie Primary School rank in VIC?
Kilmore Primary School is 1234th of 1,290 and Toongabbie Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.