Kingswood College vs Surrey Hills Primary School
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.
Kingswood College
Box Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
575 students · ICSEA 1162
Surrey Hills Primary School
Surrey Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
358 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Kingswood College Box Hill VIC | Surrey Hills Primary School Surrey Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 239 | #197 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #51 of 1,259 | #381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 575 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 339 | 171 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 57 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.2 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Box Hill 3128 | Surrey Hills 3127 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au | www.surreyhillsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingswood College scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 77.3).
- •Surrey Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1162), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood College has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 16.5).
- •Kingswood College is the larger school with 575 students compared with 358.
- •Kingswood College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -17%).
- •Kingswood College is a independent school while Surrey Hills Primary School is a government 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 Kingswood College better than Surrey Hills Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kingswood College ranks higher (83.8 vs 77.3 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 Kingswood College and Surrey Hills Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Box Hill and Surrey Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingswood College has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Surrey Hills Primary School has 16.5.
How do Kingswood College and Surrey Hills Primary School rank in VIC?
Kingswood College is 27th of 239 and Surrey Hills Primary School is 197th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.