Cardinia Primary School vs Koo Wee Rup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.1 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
Koo Wee Rup Primary School
Koo Wee Rup · Government primary · Prep-6
314 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Cardinia Primary School Cardinia VIC | Koo Wee Rup Primary School Koo Wee Rup VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1115 of 1,290 | #1215 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3578 of 4,908 | #4065 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 189 | 314 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 125 | 144 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 19.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cardinia 3978 | Koo Wee Rup 3981 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cardiniaps.vic.edu.au | www.kooweerupps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cardinia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.8 vs 30.7).
- •Cardinia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cardinia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.8).
- •Koo Wee Rup Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 189.
- •Koo Wee Rup Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Koo Wee Rup Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cardinia Primary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 30.7 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 Koo Wee Rup Primary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Cardinia and Koo Wee Rup in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardinia Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koo Wee Rup Primary School has 15.8.
How do Cardinia Primary School and Koo Wee Rup Primary School rank in VIC?
Cardinia Primary School is 1115th of 1,290 and Koo Wee Rup Primary School is 1215th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.