Kingswood Primary School vs Parkdale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood Primary School
Dingley Village · Government primary · Prep-6
567 students · ICSEA 1079
Parkdale Secondary College
Mordialloc · Government high school · 7-12
1,418 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Kingswood Primary School Dingley Village VIC | Parkdale Secondary College Mordialloc VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #547 of 1,290 | #157 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1539 of 4,908 | #514 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 567 | 1,418 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 297 | 611 / 807 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 286 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 105.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dingley Village 3172 | Mordialloc 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingswood.vic.edu.au | www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 60.1).
- •Kingswood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parkdale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •Parkdale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 567.
- •Kingswood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -22%).
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 Primary School better than Parkdale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Kingswood Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 60.1 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 Primary School and Parkdale Secondary College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Dingley Village and Mordialloc in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingswood Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkdale Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Kingswood Primary School and Parkdale Secondary College rank in VIC?
Kingswood Primary School is 547th of 1,290 and Parkdale Secondary College is 157th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.