Cardinia Primary School vs John Henry Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.4 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
John Henry Primary School
Pakenham · Government primary · Prep-6
981 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Cardinia Primary School Cardinia VIC | John Henry Primary School Pakenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1115 of 1,290 | #813 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3578 of 4,908 | #2447 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 189 | 981 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 125 | 447 / 534 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 62.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 35.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cardinia 3978 | Pakenham 3810 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cardiniaps.vic.edu.au | jhps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Henry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 37.8).
- •John Henry Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cardinia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.7).
- •John Henry Primary School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 189.
- •John Henry Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -31%).
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 John Henry Primary School?
On the Success Index, John Henry Primary School ranks higher (53.5 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 John Henry Primary School?
About 7.4 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 John Henry Primary School has 15.7.
How do Cardinia Primary School and John Henry Primary School rank in VIC?
Cardinia Primary School is 1115th of 1,290 and John Henry Primary School is 813th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.