Knox Central Primary School vs Regency Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Central Primary School
Boronia · Government primary · Prep-6
75 students · ICSEA 1018
Regency Park Primary School
Wantirna · Government primary · Prep-6
537 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Knox Central Primary School Boronia VIC | Regency Park Primary School Wantirna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #482 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1302 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 75 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 36 | 256 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 32.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Boronia 3155 | Wantirna 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.knoxcentral.vic.edu.au | www.regency-park-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Regency Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 55.5).
- •Regency Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Knox Central Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 16.4).
- •Regency Park Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 75.
- •Regency Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -20%).
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 Knox Central Primary School better than Regency Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Regency Park Primary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 55.5 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 Knox Central Primary School and Regency Park Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Boronia and Wantirna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Knox Central Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Regency Park Primary School has 16.4.
How do Knox Central Primary School and Regency Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Knox Central Primary School is unranked and Regency Park Primary School is 482nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.