The King David School

Armadale, Victoria · Jewish · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Distinguished tier

S360 score: 80.8%

The King David School is a co-educational, Jewish, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Armadale, Victoria. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1018 / 20Elite

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1217 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture18 / 20Elite

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation16 / 20Distinguished

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections17 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Jewish
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
593
Student:teacher ratio
10.0:1
Location
Armadale, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1165165 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    468(+30)
    Writing
    445(+3)
    Spelling
    452(+19)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    462(+14)
    Numeracy
    457(+21)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    536(+15)
    Writing
    524(+16)
    Spelling
    519(+9)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    545(+13)
    Numeracy
    570(+46)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    572(+6)
    Writing
    573(+4)
    Spelling
    562(+2)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    576(+7)
    Numeracy
    585(+9)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    596(0)
    Writing
    609(-2)
    Spelling
    582(-4)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    597(+3)
    Numeracy
    595(-10)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2025

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    36
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    22.2%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2024

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    34
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    18.3%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    33.0%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    36
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    26.5%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    43.0%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $36,016
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $36,632
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $37,248
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $39,464
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $40,688
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $40,688
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does The King David School teach?

The King David School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is The King David School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

The King David School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is The King David School in?

The King David School is classified as Independent.

Does The King David School offer boarding?

No, The King David School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend The King David School?

The King David School has 593 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at The King David School?

The King David School's student to teacher ratio is 10.0 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does The King David School sit in?

The King David School sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is The King David School's strongest area on Schools360?

The King David School's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does The King David School rank?

The King David School ranks 13th among private co-ed schools in Victoria.

Where is The King David School located?

The King David School is located in Armadale, Victoria.