Kinglake Primary School vs Kinglake West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kinglake Primary School
Kinglake · Government primary · Prep-6
70 students · ICSEA 1007
Kinglake West Primary School
Kinglake West · Government primary · Prep-6
130 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Kinglake Primary School Kinglake VIC | Kinglake West Primary School Kinglake West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1004 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3155 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 70 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 38 | 55 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kinglake 3763 | Kinglake West 3757 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Murrindindi |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kinglakeps.vic.edu.au | www.kinglakewestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kinglake Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 43.9).
- •Kinglake Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinglake Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.9).
- •Kinglake West Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 70.
- •Kinglake Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -28%).
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 Kinglake Primary School better than Kinglake West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kinglake Primary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 43.9 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 Kinglake Primary School and Kinglake West Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Kinglake and Kinglake West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinglake Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kinglake West Primary School has 11.9.
How do Kinglake Primary School and Kinglake West Primary School rank in VIC?
Kinglake Primary School is unranked and Kinglake West Primary School is 1004th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.