Brookside P-9 College vs Carranballac P-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 15 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
Carranballac P-9 College
Point Cook · Government combined · Prep-9
848 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Brookside P-9 College Caroline Springs VIC | Carranballac P-9 College Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 239 | #186 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #843 of 1,259 | #850 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 1,225 | 848 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 638 | 376 / 472 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 177 | 107 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.2 | 65.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Caroline Springs 3023 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Melton | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brooksidecollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.carranballac.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.7 vs 40.4).
- •Carranballac P-9 College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carranballac P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Brookside P-9 College is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 848.
- •Brookside P-9 College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -38%).
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 Carranballac P-9 College?
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 Brookside P-9 College and Carranballac P-9 College?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Caroline Springs and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brookside P-9 College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carranballac P-9 College has 12.9.
How do Brookside P-9 College and Carranballac P-9 College rank in VIC?
Brookside P-9 College is 183rd of 239 and Carranballac P-9 College is 186th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.