Cairnlea Park Primary School vs Victoria University Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
Victoria University Secondary College
St Albans · Government high school · 7-12
1,350 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Cairnlea Park Primary School Cairnlea VIC | Victoria University Secondary College St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #718 of 1,290 | #261 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2135 of 4,908 | #907 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 776 | 1,350 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 396 | 605 / 745 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 290 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 181 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.0 | 104.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 57.0 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cairnlea 3023 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cairnleaparkps.vic.edu.au | www.vusc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 42.0).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victoria University Secondary College is the larger school with 1,350 students compared with 776.
- •Victoria University Secondary College has grown faster over five years (36% vs -9%).
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 Victoria University Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cairnlea Park Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 42.0 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 Victoria University Secondary College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cairnlea and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cairnlea Park Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victoria University Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Cairnlea Park Primary School and Victoria University Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cairnlea Park Primary School is 718th of 1,290 and Victoria University Secondary College is 261st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.