Cardross Primary School vs Irymple South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.8 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
Irymple South Primary School
Irymple · Government primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Cardross Primary School Cardross VIC | Irymple South Primary School Irymple VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1116 of 1,290 | #1006 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3579 of 4,908 | #3168 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 100 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 57 | 186 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cardross 3496 | Irymple 3498 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cardrossps.vic.edu.au | www.irymplesouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Irymple South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 37.8).
- •Irymple South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cardross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Irymple South Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 100.
- •Cardross Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -2%).
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 Irymple South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Irymple South Primary School ranks higher (43.6 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 Cardross Primary School and Irymple South Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Cardross and Irymple in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardross Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Irymple South Primary School has 14.0.
How do Cardross Primary School and Irymple South Primary School rank in VIC?
Cardross Primary School is 1116th of 1,290 and Irymple South Primary School is 1006th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.