Botanic Ridge Primary School vs Casey Fields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Botanic Ridge Primary School
Botanic Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
445 students · ICSEA 1027
Casey Fields Primary School
Cranbourne East · Government primary · Prep-6
1,043 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Botanic Ridge Primary School Botanic Ridge VIC | Casey Fields Primary School Cranbourne East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #737 of 1,290 | #666 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2202 of 4,908 | #1962 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 445 | 1,043 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 220 | 490 / 553 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 157 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +378% | +183% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 70.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 32.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Botanic Ridge 3977 | Cranbourne East 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brps.vic.edu.au/ | www.caseyfieldsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Casey Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 56.6).
- •Casey Fields Primary School is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 445.
- •Botanic Ridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (378% vs 183%).
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 Botanic Ridge Primary School better than Casey Fields Primary School?
On the Success Index, Casey Fields Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 56.6 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 Botanic Ridge Primary School and Casey Fields Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Botanic Ridge and Cranbourne East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Botanic Ridge Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Casey Fields Primary School has 14.9.
How do Botanic Ridge Primary School and Casey Fields Primary School rank in VIC?
Botanic Ridge Primary School is 737th of 1,290 and Casey Fields Primary School is 666th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.