Brookside P-9 College vs Burnside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside P-9 College
Caroline Springs · Government combined · Prep-9
1,225 students · ICSEA 1013
Burnside Primary School
Burnside · Government primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Brookside P-9 College Caroline Springs VIC | Burnside Primary School Burnside VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 239 | #541 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #843 of 1,259 | #1514 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,225 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 638 | 215 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 177 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +163% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.2 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Caroline Springs 3023 | Burnside 3023 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brooksidecollege.vic.edu.au/ | burnsideps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Burnside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 40.7).
- •Burnside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brookside P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Brookside P-9 College is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 442.
- •Burnside Primary School has grown faster over five years (163% vs 3%).
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 Brookside P-9 College better than Burnside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Burnside Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 40.7 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 Brookside P-9 College and Burnside Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Caroline Springs and Burnside in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brookside P-9 College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Burnside Primary School has 15.3.
How do Brookside P-9 College and Burnside Primary School rank in VIC?
Brookside P-9 College is 183rd of 239 and Burnside Primary School is 541st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.