Ballam Park Primary School vs Karingal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 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 Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Ballam Park Primary School Frankston VIC | Karingal Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1105 of 1,290 | #1125 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3545 of 4,908 | #3604 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 156 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 84 | 121 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ballamparkps.com.au | www.karingalps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.3 vs 37.5).
- •Karingal Primary School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballam Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.4).
- •Karingal Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 156.
- •Karingal Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballam Park Primary School and Karingal Primary School?
About 1.2 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 Primary School has 14.4.
How do Ballam Park Primary School and Karingal Primary School rank in VIC?
Ballam Park Primary School is 1105th of 1,290 and Karingal Primary School is 1125th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.