Barton Primary School vs St Agatha's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Primary School
Cranbourne West · Government primary · Prep-6
1,092 students · ICSEA 1020
St Agatha's School
Cranbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Barton Primary School Cranbourne West VIC | St Agatha's School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #713 of 1,290 | #660 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2121 of 4,908 | #1951 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,092 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 545 / 547 | 254 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 140 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +56% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.3 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.4 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne West 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bartonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stacbourne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Agatha's School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 57.4).
- •St Agatha's School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Barton Primary School is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 512.
- •Barton Primary School has grown faster over five years (56% vs -8%).
- •Barton Primary School is a government school while St Agatha's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Barton Primary School better than St Agatha's School?
On the Success Index, St Agatha's School ranks higher (59.7 vs 57.4 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 Barton Primary School and St Agatha's School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne West and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barton Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Agatha's School has 15.4.
How do Barton Primary School and St Agatha's School rank in VIC?
Barton Primary School is 713th of 1,290 and St Agatha's School is 660th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.