Carisbrook Primary School vs St Augustine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
St Augustine's School
Maryborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
266 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Carisbrook Primary School Carisbrook VIC | St Augustine's School Maryborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1246 of 1,290 | #855 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4272 of 4,908 | #2625 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 228 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 114 | 128 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| 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.samaryborough.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 28.0).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carisbrook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
- •St Augustine's School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 228.
- •St Augustine's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -14%).
- •Carisbrook Primary School is a government school while St Augustine's School is a catholic 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 St Augustine's School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's School ranks higher (51.0 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 St Augustine's School?
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 St Augustine's School has 15.3.
How do Carisbrook Primary School and St Augustine's School rank in VIC?
Carisbrook Primary School is 1246th of 1,290 and St Augustine's School is 855th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.