Kilmore Primary School vs Willowmavin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.6 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
Willowmavin Primary School
Willowmavin · Government primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Kilmore Primary School Kilmore VIC | Willowmavin Primary School Willowmavin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 43 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 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 240 | 25 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 6.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 10% |
| Suburb | Kilmore 3764 | Willowmavin 3764 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kilmoreps.vic.edu.au | www.willowmavin.net/ |
The verdict
- •Willowmavin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.5 vs 28.9).
- •Willowmavin Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willowmavin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.9).
- •Kilmore Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 58.
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 Willowmavin Primary School?
On the Success Index, Willowmavin Primary School ranks higher (42.5 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 Willowmavin Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Kilmore and Willowmavin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilmore Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willowmavin Primary School has 8.9.
How do Kilmore Primary School and Willowmavin Primary School rank in VIC?
Kilmore Primary School is 1234th of 1,290 and Willowmavin Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.