Kingsbury Primary School vs Northern School For Autism
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Northern School For Autism
Reservoir · Government special · U
525 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Kingsbury Primary School Kingsbury VIC | Northern School For Autism Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #715 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2126 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 137 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 78 | 105 / 420 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 101.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 158.1 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kingsbury 3083 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsburyps.vic.edu.au | www.northernautism.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Northern School For Autism has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern School For Autism has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 13.0).
- •Northern School For Autism is the larger school with 525 students compared with 137.
- •Northern School For Autism has grown faster over five years (35% vs -1%).
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 Northern School For Autism?
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 Northern School For Autism?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kingsbury and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsbury Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern School For Autism has 5.1.
How do Kingsbury Primary School and Northern School For Autism rank in VIC?
Kingsbury Primary School is 715th of 1,290 and Northern School For Autism is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.