Cairnlea Park Primary School vs St Peter Chanel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 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
St Peter Chanel School
Deer Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
506 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Cairnlea Park Primary School Cairnlea VIC | St Peter Chanel School Deer Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #718 of 1,290 | #655 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2135 of 4,908 | #1931 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 776 | 506 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 396 | 236 / 270 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.0 | 43.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 67% |
| 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.spcdeerpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter Chanel School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 57.3).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter Chanel School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 506.
- •St Peter Chanel School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -9%).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School is a government school while St Peter Chanel 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 Cairnlea Park Primary School better than St Peter Chanel School?
On the Success Index, St Peter Chanel School ranks higher (60.0 vs 57.3 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 Cairnlea Park Primary School and St Peter Chanel School?
About 2.0 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 St Peter Chanel School has 11.7.
How do Cairnlea Park Primary School and St Peter Chanel School rank in VIC?
Cairnlea Park Primary School is 718th of 1,290 and St Peter Chanel School is 655th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.