The King David School

Compare Independent Daycare-12 Coeducational School

School TypeCombined
Year RangeU, Prep-12
Address517-519 ORRONG RD Armadale VIC 3143
Phone03 9527 0102
Website http://www.kds.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students577
Boys302
Girls275
ICSEA Value1171
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$23,416
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government17%
State/Territory Government6%
Fees, parent contributions etc65%
Others12%
School Ranking History for The King David School
2015 2014 2013
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for The King David School
Total Enrollments (Approx): 577; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.8/1
ICSEA Score: 1171;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 26%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 4% 18% 77%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 547; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 9.9/1
ICSEA Score: 1182;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 24%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 3% 17% 78%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 561; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10/1
Student Attendence Rate: 97%
ICSEA Score: 1178;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 26%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 4% 18% 77%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 550; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.3/1
Student Attendence Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1190;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 33%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 4% 16% 80%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 571; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.1/1
Student Attendence Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1207;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 27%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 1% 1% 23% 76%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 600; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.2/1
Student Attendence Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1206;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 23%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 5% 15% 79%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 621; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.3/1
Student Attendence Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1154;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 27%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 0% 2% 10% 88%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

77%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1171
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments577
  • Non-English Speaking26%
  • Top Quarter77%
  • Middle Top Quarter18%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter4%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2014

78%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1182
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments547
  • Non-English Speaking24%
  • Top Quarter78%
  • Middle Top Quarter17%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter3%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2013

77%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1178
  • Attendence Rate97%
  • Enrollments561
  • Non-English Speaking26%
  • Top Quarter77%
  • Middle Top Quarter18%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter4%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2012

80%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1190
  • Attendence Rate96%
  • Enrollments550
  • Non-English Speaking33%
  • Top Quarter80%
  • Middle Top Quarter16%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter4%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2011

76%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1207
  • Attendence Rate96%
  • Enrollments571
  • Non-English Speaking27%
  • Top Quarter76%
  • Middle Top Quarter23%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter1%
  • Bottom Quarter1%

2010

79%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1206
  • Attendence Rate96%
  • Enrollments600
  • Non-English Speaking23%
  • Top Quarter79%
  • Middle Top Quarter15%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter5%
  • Bottom Quarter0%

2009

88%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1154
  • Attendence Rate94%
  • Enrollments621
  • Non-English Speaking27%
  • Top Quarter88%
  • Middle Top Quarter10%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter2%
  • Bottom Quarter0%
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 14th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 119
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 28.0
  • 48+ Students% 8.4
  • Number of 50 5.0
2010

Rank 24th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 133
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 26.0
  • 48+ Students% 7.5
  • Number of 50 3.0
2011

Rank 25th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 113
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 24.3
  • 48+ Students% 2.7
  • Number of 50 0.9
2012

Rank 20th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 114
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 27.8
  • 48+ Students% 5.3
  • Number of 50 0.9
2013

Rank 8th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 114
  • Median Score 36
  • 40+ Subjects% 31.9
  • 48+ Students% 5.3
  • Number of 50 2.6
2014

Rank 15th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 101
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 28.0
  • 48+ Students% 5.9
  • Number of 50 2.0
2015

Rank 25th 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 125
  • Median Score 35
  • 40+ Subjects% 24.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.8
  • Number of 50 0.0

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $6,280
Year 12 are $6,090

International Fee

Year 10 are $6,280
Year 12 are $6,090

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

786 students,
437 up to Year 6,
349 in secondary (Small)
68 in Year 12
114 in VCE level 3/4 Units
23 in VCE VET

Gender

49% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are streamed.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: French, Hebrew, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish

Overview of senior secondary subjects

36 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available;

Selected senior secondary results

32% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 36;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 100%

Activities and Support

10 music options; 17 sporting activities; 14 other clubs or activities; 13 support staff.

Destinations

88% to university
12% to TAFE

Schools closest to The King David School

School name Address Type Sector Distance
The King David School Magid Institute CampusTop 50 Armadale 3143 Combined Independent 0.08 km
Our Lady of Lourdes School 7 WYNNSTAY RDPrahran 3181 Primary Catholic 0.67 km
Armadale Primary School 9-23 DENSHAM ROADArmadale 3143 Primary Government 0.9 km
St Mary's Primary School NEW STDandenong 3175 Primary Catholic 1.14 km
Toorak Primary SchoolTop 100 CANTERBURY ROADToorak 3142 Primary Government 1.45 km
Christian Brothers' College St Kilda East 3183 Secondary Independent 1.25 km
Yeshivah and Beth Rivkah CollegesTop 50 92 HOTHAM STREETSt Kilda East 3183 Combined Independent 1.46 km
Stonnington Primary School HORNBY STREETWindsor 3181 Primary Government 1.31 km
Lauriston Girls' SchoolTop 10 38 HUNTINGTOWER RDArmadale 3143 Combined Independent 1.45 km
Caulfield Junior College 186 BALACLAVA ROADCaulfield North 3161 Primary Government 1.71 km