Knox Gardens Primary School vs Waverley Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Gardens Primary School
Wantirna South · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1112
Waverley Christian College
Wantirna South · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,370 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Knox Gardens Primary School Wantirna South VIC | Waverley Christian College Wantirna South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 1,290 | #75 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #300 of 4,908 | #236 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 458 | 2,370 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 244 | 1,133 / 1,237 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 150 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 225 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 189 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 20.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 187.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 135.5 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wantirna South 3152 | Wantirna South 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kgps.vic.edu.au | www.wcc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Knox Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 71.4).
- •Waverley Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waverley Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •Waverley Christian College is the larger school with 2,370 students compared with 458.
- •Waverley Christian College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -1%).
- •Knox Gardens Primary School is a government school while Waverley 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 Gardens Primary School better than Waverley Christian College?
On the Success Index, Knox Gardens Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 71.4 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 Gardens Primary School and Waverley Christian College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wantirna South and Wantirna South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Knox Gardens Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waverley Christian College has 12.6.
How do Knox Gardens Primary School and Waverley Christian College rank in VIC?
Knox Gardens Primary School is 160th of 1,290 and Waverley Christian College is 75th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.