Burnside Primary School vs Lakeview Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Lakeview Senior College
Caroline Springs · Government high school · 10-12
1,049 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Burnside Primary School Burnside VIC | Lakeview Senior College Caroline Springs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #541 of 1,290 | #278 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1514 of 4,908 | #957 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 442 | 1,049 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 227 | 535 / 514 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 318 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +163% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 77.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 40.7 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burnside 3023 | Caroline Springs 3023 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnsideps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lakeviewcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 39.8).
- •Burnside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakeview Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Lakeview Senior College is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 442.
- •Burnside Primary School has grown faster over five years (163% vs 4%).
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 Lakeview Senior College?
On the Success Index, Burnside Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 39.8 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 Lakeview Senior College?
About 1.8 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 Lakeview Senior College has 13.5.
How do Burnside Primary School and Lakeview Senior College rank in VIC?
Burnside Primary School is 541st of 1,290 and Lakeview Senior College is 278th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.