Kinglake Primary School vs Middle Kinglake Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.0 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
Middle Kinglake Primary School
Kinglake Central · Government primary · Prep-6
81 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Kinglake Primary School Kinglake VIC | Middle Kinglake Primary School Kinglake Central VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #850 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2606 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 70 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 38 | 37 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kinglake 3763 | Kinglake Central 3757 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Murrindindi |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kinglakeps.vic.edu.au | www.mkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.3 vs 51.2).
- •Middle Kinglake Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinglake Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.2).
- •Middle Kinglake Primary School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 70.
- •Middle Kinglake Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 1%).
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 Middle Kinglake Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kinglake Primary School and Middle Kinglake Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kinglake and Kinglake Central in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinglake Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Middle Kinglake Primary School has 16.2.
How do Kinglake Primary School and Middle Kinglake Primary School rank in VIC?
Kinglake Primary School is unranked and Middle Kinglake Primary School is 850th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.