Burnside Primary School vs Christ the Priest Catholic 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.
Burnside Primary School
Burnside · Government primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1039
Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School
Caroline Springs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
494 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Burnside Primary School Burnside VIC | Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School Caroline Springs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #541 of 1,290 | #373 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1514 of 4,908 | #899 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 442 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 227 | 248 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +163% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burnside 3023 | Caroline Springs 3023 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnsideps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ctpcs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 64.3).
- •Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 442.
- •Burnside Primary School has grown faster over five years (163% vs 2%).
- •Burnside Primary School is a government school while Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Burnside Primary School better than Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 64.3 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 Burnside Primary School and Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Caroline Springs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School has 13.8.
How do Burnside Primary School and Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Burnside Primary School is 541st of 1,290 and Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School is 373rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.