Kilsyth Primary School vs Yarra Hills Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Yarra Hills Secondary College
Mooroolbark · Government high school · 7-12
530 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Kilsyth Primary School Kilsyth VIC | Yarra Hills Secondary College Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1198 of 1,290 | #276 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3936 of 4,908 | #951 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 114 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 59 | 247 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 78 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 51.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kilsyth 3137 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilsythps.vic.edu.au/ | www.yarrahills.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yarra Hills Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.0 vs 32.7).
- •Yarra Hills Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilsyth Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.2).
- •Yarra Hills Secondary College is the larger school with 530 students compared with 114.
- •Kilsyth Primary School has grown faster over five years (-26% vs -37%).
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 Yarra Hills Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Yarra Hills Secondary College ranks higher (40.0 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 Yarra Hills Secondary College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kilsyth and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilsyth Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Hills Secondary College has 10.2.
How do Kilsyth Primary School and Yarra Hills Secondary College rank in VIC?
Kilsyth Primary School is 1198th of 1,290 and Yarra Hills Secondary College is 276th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.