Kilvington Grammar School vs Ormond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilvington Grammar School
Ormond · Independent combined · Prep-12
758 students · ICSEA 1182
Ormond Primary School
Ormond · Government primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Kilvington Grammar School Ormond VIC | Ormond Primary School Ormond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 239 | #82 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #13 of 1,259 | #139 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 758 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 379 / 379 | 149 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 17.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1182 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.0 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ormond 3204 | Ormond 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilvington.vic.edu.au | www.ormondps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kilvington Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (88.9 vs 81.2).
- •Kilvington Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1158), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilvington Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 13.4).
- •Kilvington Grammar School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 318.
- •Kilvington Grammar School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -23%).
- •Kilvington Grammar School is a independent school while Ormond Primary School is a government 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 Kilvington Grammar School better than Ormond Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kilvington Grammar School ranks higher (88.9 vs 81.2 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 Kilvington Grammar School and Ormond Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ormond and Ormond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilvington Grammar School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ormond Primary School has 13.4.
How do Kilvington Grammar School and Ormond Primary School rank in VIC?
Kilvington Grammar School is 8th of 239 and Ormond Primary School is 82nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.