Cana Catholic Primary School vs St George Preca School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cana Catholic Primary School
Hillside · Catholic primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1039
St George Preca School
Caroline Springs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
728 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Cana Catholic Primary School Hillside VIC | St George Preca School Caroline Springs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #672 of 1,290 | #656 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1989 of 4,908 | #1937 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 508 | 728 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 259 | 368 / 360 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 45.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hillside 3037 | Caroline Springs 3023 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canahillside.catholic.edu.au | www.stgeorgepreca.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.2 vs 59.9).
- •St George Preca School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cana Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •St George Preca School is the larger school with 728 students compared with 508.
- •Cana Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 13%).
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 Cana Catholic Primary School better than St George Preca School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cana Catholic Primary School and St George Preca School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Caroline Springs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cana Catholic Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St George Preca School has 16.1.
How do Cana Catholic Primary School and St George Preca School rank in VIC?
Cana Catholic Primary School is 672nd of 1,290 and St George Preca School is 656th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.