Cardross Primary School vs Koorlong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.6 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
Koorlong Primary School
Koorlong · Government primary · Prep-6
59 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Cardross Primary School Cardross VIC | Koorlong Primary School Koorlong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1116 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3579 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 100 | 59 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 57 | 33 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 19% |
| Suburb | Cardross 3496 | Koorlong 3501 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cardrossps.vic.edu.au | www.koorlongps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Koorlong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 37.8).
- •Koorlong Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Koorlong Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.5).
- •Cardross Primary School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 59.
- •Koorlong Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
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 Koorlong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Koorlong Primary School ranks higher (42.3 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 Koorlong Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Cardross and Koorlong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardross Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koorlong Primary School has 9.8.
How do Cardross Primary School and Koorlong Primary School rank in VIC?
Cardross Primary School is 1116th of 1,290 and Koorlong Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.