Carlton North Primary School vs Fitzroy Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 632 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton North Primary School
Carlton North · Government primary · Prep-6
297 students · ICSEA 1148
Fitzroy Community School
Fitzroy North · Independent primary · Prep-6
98 students · ICSEA 1221
| Measure | Carlton North Primary School Carlton North VIC | Fitzroy Community School Fitzroy North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 1,290 | #26 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #165 of 4,908 | #39 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 297 | 98 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 150 | 46 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1221 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 80% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carlton North 3054 | Fitzroy North 3068 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carltonnthps.vic.edu.au | www.fcs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fitzroy Community School scores higher on the Success Index (84.7 vs 80.7).
- •Fitzroy Community School has the higher ICSEA (1221 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fitzroy Community School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.9).
- •Carlton North Primary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 98.
- •Carlton North Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -22%).
- •Carlton North Primary School is a government school while Fitzroy Community School 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 Carlton North Primary School better than Fitzroy Community School?
On the Success Index, Fitzroy Community School ranks higher (84.7 vs 80.7 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 Carlton North Primary School and Fitzroy Community School?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Carlton North and Fitzroy North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton North Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fitzroy Community School has 10.3.
How do Carlton North Primary School and Fitzroy Community School rank in VIC?
Carlton North Primary School is 97th of 1,290 and Fitzroy Community School is 26th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.