Kilsyth Primary School vs Ruskin Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilsyth Primary School
Kilsyth · Government primary · Prep-6
114 students · ICSEA 948
Ruskin Park Primary School
Croydon · Government primary · Prep-6
488 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Kilsyth Primary School Kilsyth VIC | Ruskin Park Primary School Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1198 of 1,290 | #525 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3936 of 4,908 | #1443 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 114 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 59 | 230 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kilsyth 3137 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilsythps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ruskinparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ruskin Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.2 vs 32.7).
- •Ruskin Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilsyth Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.3).
- •Ruskin Park Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 114.
- •Ruskin Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -26%).
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 Kilsyth Primary School better than Ruskin Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ruskin Park Primary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 32.7 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 Kilsyth Primary School and Ruskin Park Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kilsyth and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilsyth Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ruskin Park Primary School has 14.3.
How do Kilsyth Primary School and Ruskin Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Kilsyth Primary School is 1198th of 1,290 and Ruskin Park Primary School is 525th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.