Ballam Park Primary School vs Karingal Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballam Park Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 963
Karingal Heights Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Ballam Park Primary School Frankston VIC | Karingal Heights Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1105 of 1,290 | #1168 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3545 of 4,908 | #3780 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 156 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 84 | 38 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ballamparkps.com.au | www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ballam Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.3 vs 34.9).
- •Ballam Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballam Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Ballam Park Primary School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 93.
- •Karingal Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -42%).
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 Ballam Park Primary School better than Karingal Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ballam Park Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 34.9 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 Ballam Park Primary School and Karingal Heights Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballam Park Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karingal Heights Primary School has 12.6.
How do Ballam Park Primary School and Karingal Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Ballam Park Primary School is 1105th of 1,290 and Karingal Heights Primary School is 1168th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.