Kyneton High School vs Tylden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kyneton High School
Kyneton · Government high school · 7-12
627 students · ICSEA 1008
Tylden Primary School
Tylden · Government primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Kyneton High School Kyneton VIC | Tylden Primary School Tylden VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 348 | #351 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #470 of 1,472 | #814 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 627 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 344 | 61 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kyneton 3444 | Tylden 3444 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kynetonhigh.vic.edu.au/ | www.tyldenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tylden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 61.8).
- •Tylden Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kyneton High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.2).
- •Kyneton High School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 125.
- •Kyneton High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 1%).
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 Kyneton High School better than Tylden Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tylden Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 61.8 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 Kyneton High School and Tylden Primary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Kyneton and Tylden in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kyneton High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tylden Primary School has 12.2.
How do Kyneton High School and Tylden Primary School rank in VIC?
Kyneton High School is 147th of 348 and Tylden Primary School is 351st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.