Kyneton Primary School vs Malmsbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kyneton Primary School
Kyneton · Government primary · Prep-6
307 students · ICSEA 1048
Malmsbury Primary School
Malmsbury · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Kyneton Primary School Kyneton VIC | Malmsbury Primary School Malmsbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #570 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1600 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 307 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 162 | 35 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 7.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kyneton 3444 | Malmsbury 3446 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kynetonprimaryschool.com.au/ | malmsburyps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Malmsbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 63.5).
- •Malmsbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malmsbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.4).
- •Kyneton Primary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 69.
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 Primary School better than Malmsbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Malmsbury Primary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 63.5 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 Kyneton Primary School and Malmsbury Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Kyneton and Malmsbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kyneton Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malmsbury Primary School has 8.9.
How do Kyneton Primary School and Malmsbury Primary School rank in VIC?
Kyneton Primary School is 570th of 1,290 and Malmsbury Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.