Kinglake West Primary School vs Middle Kinglake Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.6 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
Middle Kinglake Primary School
Kinglake Central · Government primary · Prep-6
81 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Kinglake West Primary School Kinglake West VIC | Middle Kinglake Primary School Kinglake Central VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1004 of 1,290 | #850 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3155 of 4,908 | #2606 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 130 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 75 | 37 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kinglake West 3757 | Kinglake Central 3757 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Murrindindi |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kinglakewestps.vic.edu.au | www.mkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Middle Kinglake Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 43.9).
- •Middle Kinglake Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinglake West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.2).
- •Kinglake West Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 81.
- •Middle Kinglake Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% 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 West Primary School better than Middle Kinglake Primary School?
On the Success Index, Middle Kinglake Primary School ranks higher (51.2 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 Middle Kinglake Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Kinglake West and Kinglake Central in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinglake West Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Middle Kinglake Primary School has 16.2.
How do Kinglake West Primary School and Middle Kinglake Primary School rank in VIC?
Kinglake West Primary School is 1004th of 1,290 and Middle Kinglake Primary School is 850th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.