Carisbrook Primary School vs Maryborough Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.1 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
Maryborough Education Centre
Maryborough · Government combined · U, Prep-12
921 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Carisbrook Primary School Carisbrook VIC | Maryborough Education Centre Maryborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1246 of 1,290 | #223 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #4272 of 4,908 | #1056 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U, Prep-12 |
| Students | 228 | 921 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 114 | 448 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 90.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 72.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| 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 | mec.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Maryborough Education Centre scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 28.0).
- •Carisbrook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryborough Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.7).
- •Maryborough Education Centre is the larger school with 921 students compared with 228.
- •Maryborough Education Centre has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -14%).
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 Maryborough Education Centre?
On the Success Index, Maryborough Education Centre ranks higher (30.8 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 Maryborough Education Centre?
About 8.1 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 Maryborough Education Centre has 10.1.
How do Carisbrook Primary School and Maryborough Education Centre rank in VIC?
Carisbrook Primary School is 1246th of 1,290 and Maryborough Education Centre is 223rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.