Botanic Ridge Primary School vs Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 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
Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne
Cranbourne · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,034 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Botanic Ridge Primary School Botanic Ridge VIC | Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #737 of 1,290 | #132 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2202 of 4,908 | #484 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 445 | 1,034 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 220 | 487 / 547 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +378% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 21.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 47.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 67.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Botanic Ridge 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brps.vic.edu.au/ | lighthousecranbourne.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 56.6).
- •Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Botanic Ridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 21.9).
- •Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 445.
- •Botanic Ridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (378% vs 3%).
- •Botanic Ridge Primary School is a government school while Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne is an independent 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 Botanic Ridge Primary School better than Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne?
On the Success Index, Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne ranks higher (58.5 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 Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Botanic Ridge and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Botanic Ridge Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne has 21.9.
How do Botanic Ridge Primary School and Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne rank in VIC?
Botanic Ridge Primary School is 737th of 1,290 and Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne is 132nd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.