Templeton Primary School vs The Knox School
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.
Templeton Primary School
Wantirna · Government primary · Prep-6
720 students · ICSEA 1136
The Knox School
Wantirna South · Independent combined · Prep-12
764 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Templeton Primary School Wantirna VIC | The Knox School Wantirna South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 1,290 | #18 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #396 of 4,908 | #30 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 720 | 764 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 364 | 331 / 433 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 73 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 16.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 82.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 40.4 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wantirna 3152 | Wantirna South 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.templetonps.vic.edu.au | www.knox.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Knox School scores higher on the Success Index (86.3 vs 77.0).
- •The Knox School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1136), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Knox School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.4).
- •The Knox School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 720.
- •The Knox School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -2%).
- •Templeton Primary School is a government school while The Knox School 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 Templeton Primary School better than The Knox School?
On the Success Index, The Knox School ranks higher (86.3 vs 77.0 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 Templeton Primary School and The Knox School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wantirna and Wantirna South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Templeton Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Knox School has 9.2.
How do Templeton Primary School and The Knox School rank in VIC?
Templeton Primary School is 201st of 1,290 and The Knox School is 18th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.