Cairnlea Park Primary School vs Deer Park West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cairnlea Park Primary School
Cairnlea · Government primary · Prep-6
776 students · ICSEA 1023
Deer Park West Primary School
Deer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
389 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Cairnlea Park Primary School Cairnlea VIC | Deer Park West Primary School Deer Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #718 of 1,290 | #966 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2135 of 4,908 | #3008 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 776 | 389 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 396 | 190 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.0 | 29.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cairnlea 3023 | Deer Park 3023 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cairnleaparkps.vic.edu.au | www.dpwps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 45.9).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 389.
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -19%).
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 Cairnlea Park Primary School better than Deer Park West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cairnlea Park Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 45.9 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 Cairnlea Park Primary School and Deer Park West Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cairnlea and Deer Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cairnlea Park Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deer Park West Primary School has 13.1.
How do Cairnlea Park Primary School and Deer Park West Primary School rank in VIC?
Cairnlea Park Primary School is 718th of 1,290 and Deer Park West Primary School is 966th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.