Kinglake Primary School vs Rutherglen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 190 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
Rutherglen Primary School
Rutherglen · Government primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Kinglake Primary School Kinglake VIC | Rutherglen Primary School Rutherglen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #864 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2645 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 70 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 38 | 89 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kinglake 3763 | Rutherglen 3685 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kinglakeps.vic.edu.au | www.rutherglenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.3 vs 50.7).
- •Kinglake Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.7).
- •Rutherglen Primary School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 70.
- •Kinglake Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -13%).
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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen Primary School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Kinglake and Rutherglen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinglake Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rutherglen Primary School has 13.7.
How do Kinglake Primary School and Rutherglen Primary School rank in VIC?
Kinglake Primary School is unranked and Rutherglen Primary School is 864th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.