Bonbeach Primary School vs Carrum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonbeach Primary School
Bonbeach · Government primary · Prep-6
367 students · ICSEA 1077
Carrum Primary School
Carrum · Government primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Bonbeach Primary School Bonbeach VIC | Carrum Primary School Carrum VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #363 of 1,290 | #368 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #856 of 4,908 | #872 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 367 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 180 | 193 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bonbeach 3196 | Carrum 3197 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bonbeachps.vic.edu.au | www.carrumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.6 vs 71.5).
- •Bonbeach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bonbeach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Carrum Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 367.
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 Bonbeach Primary School better than Carrum 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 Bonbeach Primary School and Carrum Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bonbeach and Carrum in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonbeach Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carrum Primary School has 15.2.
How do Bonbeach Primary School and Carrum Primary School rank in VIC?
Bonbeach Primary School is 363rd of 1,290 and Carrum Primary School is 368th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.