Knox Central Primary School vs St Andrews Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St Andrews Christian College
Wantirna South · Independent combined · Prep-12
719 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Knox Central Primary School Boronia VIC | St Andrews Christian College Wantirna South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #53 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #144 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 75 | 719 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 36 | 369 / 350 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 17.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 61.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 35.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Boronia 3155 | Wantirna South 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.knoxcentral.vic.edu.au | www.standrews.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrews Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 55.5).
- •St Andrews Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Knox Central Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.7).
- •St Andrews Christian College is the larger school with 719 students compared with 75.
- •St Andrews Christian College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -20%).
- •Knox Central Primary School is a government school while St Andrews Christian College is an independent 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 Knox Central Primary School better than St Andrews Christian College?
On the Success Index, St Andrews Christian College ranks higher (77.5 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 St Andrews Christian College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Boronia and Wantirna South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Knox Central Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Christian College has 11.7.
How do Knox Central Primary School and St Andrews Christian College rank in VIC?
Knox Central Primary School is unranked and St Andrews Christian College is 53rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.