Kingsville Primary School vs St Augustine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsville Primary School
Yarraville · Government primary · Prep-6
426 students · ICSEA 1118
St Augustine's School
Yarraville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Kingsville Primary School Yarraville VIC | St Augustine's School Yarraville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #282 of 1,290 | #76 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #607 of 4,908 | #122 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 426 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 203 | 72 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Yarraville 3013 | Yarraville 3013 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsvilleps.vic.edu.au | www.sayarraville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School scores higher on the Success Index (81.6 vs 74.2).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Kingsville Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 163.
- •St Augustine's School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -33%).
- •Kingsville Primary School is a government school while St Augustine's 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 Kingsville Primary School better than St Augustine's School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's School ranks higher (81.6 vs 74.2 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 Kingsville Primary School and St Augustine's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Yarraville and Yarraville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsville Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's School has 12.7.
How do Kingsville Primary School and St Augustine's School rank in VIC?
Kingsville Primary School is 282nd of 1,290 and St Augustine's School is 76th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.