Carisbrook Primary School vs Highview College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carisbrook Primary School
Carisbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
228 students · ICSEA 949
Highview College
Maryborough · Independent high school · 7-12
463 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Carisbrook Primary School Carisbrook VIC | Highview College Maryborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1246 of 1,290 | #179 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4272 of 4,908 | #599 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 228 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 114 | 220 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 45.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carisbrook 3464 | Maryborough 3465 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | Central Goldfields |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=1d8fc00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.highview.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Highview College scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 28.0).
- •Highview College has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Highview College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.7).
- •Highview College is the larger school with 463 students compared with 228.
- •Highview College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -14%).
- •Carisbrook Primary School is a government school while Highview College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Carisbrook Primary School better than Highview College?
On the Success Index, Highview College ranks higher (56.2 vs 28.0 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 Carisbrook Primary School and Highview College?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Carisbrook and Maryborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carisbrook Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highview College has 10.2.
How do Carisbrook Primary School and Highview College rank in VIC?
Carisbrook Primary School is 1246th of 1,290 and Highview College is 179th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.