Aldercourt Primary School vs Carrum Downs Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldercourt Primary School
Frankston North · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 918
Carrum Downs Secondary College
Carrum Downs · Government high school · 7-12
928 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Aldercourt Primary School Frankston North VIC | Carrum Downs Secondary College Carrum Downs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1233 of 1,290 | #299 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4202 of 4,908 | #1024 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 225 | 928 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 114 | 442 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 165 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 78.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 35.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Frankston North 3200 | Carrum Downs 3201 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aldercourtps.vic.edu.au/ | www.cdsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 28.9).
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 928 students compared with 225.
- •Aldercourt Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 2%).
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 Aldercourt Primary School better than Carrum Downs Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Carrum Downs Secondary College ranks higher (37.0 vs 28.9 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 Aldercourt Primary School and Carrum Downs Secondary College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Frankston North and Carrum Downs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldercourt Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carrum Downs Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Aldercourt Primary School and Carrum Downs Secondary College rank in VIC?
Aldercourt Primary School is 1233rd of 1,290 and Carrum Downs Secondary College is 299th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.