Cardross Primary School vs Healesville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 482 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cardross Primary School
Cardross · Government primary · Prep-6
100 students · ICSEA 974
Healesville Primary School
Healesville · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Cardross Primary School Cardross VIC | Healesville Primary School Healesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1116 of 1,290 | #1086 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3579 of 4,908 | #3472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 100 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 57 | 99 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Cardross 3496 | Healesville 3777 |
| Council area | Mildura | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cardrossps.vic.edu.au | www.hps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Healesville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 37.8).
- •Cardross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.1).
- •Healesville Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 100.
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 Cardross Primary School better than Healesville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Healesville Primary School ranks higher (39.3 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 Cardross Primary School and Healesville Primary School?
About 482 km in a straight line, between Cardross and Healesville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardross Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Healesville Primary School has 16.1.
How do Cardross Primary School and Healesville Primary School rank in VIC?
Cardross Primary School is 1116th of 1,290 and Healesville Primary School is 1086th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.