Cardinia Primary School vs Edenbrook Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinia Primary School
Cardinia · Government primary · Prep-6
189 students · ICSEA 976
Edenbrook Secondary College
Pakenham · Government high school · 7-11
614 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Cardinia Primary School Cardinia VIC | Edenbrook Secondary College Pakenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1115 of 1,290 | #255 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3578 of 4,908 | #894 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-11 |
| Students | 189 | 614 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 125 | 315 / 299 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 11.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 44.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cardinia 3978 | Pakenham 3810 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cardiniaps.vic.edu.au | edenbrooksc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edenbrook Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (42.6 vs 37.8).
- •Edenbrook Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cardinia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.7).
- •Edenbrook Secondary College is the larger school with 614 students compared with 189.
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 Cardinia Primary School better than Edenbrook Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Edenbrook Secondary College ranks higher (42.6 vs 37.8 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 Cardinia Primary School and Edenbrook Secondary College?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Cardinia and Pakenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardinia Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edenbrook Secondary College has 13.7.
How do Cardinia Primary School and Edenbrook Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cardinia Primary School is 1115th of 1,290 and Edenbrook Secondary College is 255th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.