Kinglake West Primary School vs Mackellar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 50 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kinglake West Primary School
Kinglake West · Government primary · Prep-6
130 students · ICSEA 993
Mackellar Primary School
Delahey · Government primary · Prep-6
300 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Kinglake West Primary School Kinglake West VIC | Mackellar Primary School Delahey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1004 of 1,290 | #896 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3155 of 4,908 | #2762 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 130 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 75 | 140 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kinglake West 3757 | Delahey 3037 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kinglakewestps.vic.edu.au | www.mackellarps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackellar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 43.9).
- •Mackellar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Mackellar Primary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 130.
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 West Primary School better than Mackellar Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mackellar Primary School ranks higher (49.1 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 West Primary School and Mackellar Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Kinglake West and Delahey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinglake West Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackellar Primary School has 11.1.
How do Kinglake West Primary School and Mackellar Primary School rank in VIC?
Kinglake West Primary School is 1004th of 1,290 and Mackellar Primary School is 896th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.