Carlton Gardens Primary School vs Parkdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Gardens Primary School
Carlton · Government primary · Prep-6
435 students · ICSEA 1133
Parkdale Primary School
Parkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Carlton Gardens Primary School Carlton VIC | Parkdale Primary School Parkdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 1,290 | #203 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #354 of 4,908 | #406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 435 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 220 | 342 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 43.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carlton 3053 | Parkdale 3195 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carltongardens.vic.edu.au | www.parkdaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.6 vs 76.8).
- •Carlton Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Parkdale Primary School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 435.
- •Carlton Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
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 Carlton Gardens Primary School better than Parkdale Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carlton Gardens Primary School and Parkdale Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Carlton and Parkdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton Gardens Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkdale Primary School has 14.4.
How do Carlton Gardens Primary School and Parkdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Carlton Gardens Primary School is 185th of 1,290 and Parkdale Primary School is 203rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.