Kinglake West Primary School vs Strathewen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.4 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
Strathewen Primary School
Strathewen · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Kinglake West Primary School Kinglake West VIC | Strathewen Primary School Strathewen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| 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 | 130 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 75 | 15 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 3.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kinglake West 3757 | Strathewen 3099 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kinglakewestps.vic.edu.au | www.strathewenps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Strathewen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 43.9).
- •Strathewen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathewen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.9).
- •Kinglake West Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 28.
- •Kinglake West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-28% vs -33%).
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 Strathewen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Strathewen Primary School ranks higher (66.4 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 Strathewen Primary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Kinglake West and Strathewen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinglake West Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathewen Primary School has 8.5.
How do Kinglake West Primary School and Strathewen Primary School rank in VIC?
Kinglake West Primary School is 1004th of 1,290 and Strathewen Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.