Bethanga Primary School vs Cairnlea Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 274 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethanga Primary School
Bethanga · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 1022
Cairnlea Park Primary School
Cairnlea · Government primary · Prep-6
776 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Bethanga Primary School Bethanga VIC | Cairnlea Park Primary School Cairnlea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #718 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2135 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 37 | 776 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 22 | 380 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +76% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 59.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bethanga 3691 | Cairnlea 3023 |
| Council area | Towong | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethanga.vic.edu.au | www.cairnleaparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 55.4).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethanga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.2).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 37.
- •Bethanga Primary School has grown faster over five years (76% vs -9%).
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 Bethanga Primary School better than Cairnlea Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cairnlea Park Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 55.4 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 Bethanga Primary School and Cairnlea Park Primary School?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Bethanga and Cairnlea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethanga Primary School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cairnlea Park Primary School has 13.2.
How do Bethanga Primary School and Cairnlea Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Bethanga Primary School is unranked and Cairnlea Park Primary School is 718th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.