Kingsbury Primary School vs Our Lady of the Way School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 170 m 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
Our Lady of the Way School
Kingsbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Kingsbury Primary School Kingsbury VIC | Our Lady of the Way School Kingsbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #715 of 1,290 | #335 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2126 of 4,908 | #764 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 137 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 78 | 85 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kingsbury 3083 | Kingsbury 3083 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsburyps.vic.edu.au | www.olwkingsbury.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 57.4).
- •Our Lady of the Way School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Way School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 137.
- •Kingsbury Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of the Way School is a catholic 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 Our Lady of the Way School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Way School ranks higher (72.8 vs 57.4 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 Kingsbury Primary School and Our Lady of the Way School?
About 170 m in a straight line, between Kingsbury and Kingsbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsbury Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Way School has 13.0.
How do Kingsbury Primary School and Our Lady of the Way School rank in VIC?
Kingsbury Primary School is 715th of 1,290 and Our Lady of the Way School is 335th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.