Kingsbury Primary School vs Mastery Schools Victoria
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsbury Primary School
Kingsbury · Government primary · Prep-6
137 students · ICSEA 1027
Mastery Schools Victoria
Bundoora · Independent special · 4-9
62 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Kingsbury Primary School Kingsbury VIC | Mastery Schools Victoria Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #715 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2126 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 4-9 |
| Students | 137 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 78 | 29 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 2.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kingsbury 3083 | Bundoora 3086 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsburyps.vic.edu.au | msv.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mastery Schools Victoria has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mastery Schools Victoria has fewer students per teacher (2.5 vs 13.0).
- •Kingsbury Primary School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 62.
- •Kingsbury Primary School is a government school while Mastery Schools Victoria is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kingsbury Primary School better than Mastery Schools Victoria?
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 Kingsbury Primary School and Mastery Schools Victoria?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kingsbury and Bundoora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsbury Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mastery Schools Victoria has 2.5.
How do Kingsbury Primary School and Mastery Schools Victoria rank in VIC?
Kingsbury Primary School is 715th of 1,290 and Mastery Schools Victoria is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.