Kingsbury Primary School vs Reservoir East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Reservoir East Primary School
Reservoir · Government primary · Prep-6
276 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Kingsbury Primary School Kingsbury VIC | Reservoir East Primary School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #715 of 1,290 | #1087 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2126 of 4,908 | #3473 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 137 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 78 | 156 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 43% |
| Suburb | Kingsbury 3083 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsburyps.vic.edu.au | www.reps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 39.3).
- •Kingsbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Reservoir East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Reservoir East Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 137.
- •Reservoir East Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% 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 Reservoir East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kingsbury Primary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 39.3 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 Reservoir East Primary School?
About 1.5 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 Reservoir East Primary School has 12.2.
How do Kingsbury Primary School and Reservoir East Primary School rank in VIC?
Kingsbury Primary School is 715th of 1,290 and Reservoir East Primary School is 1087th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.