Carnegie Primary School vs Glen Eira College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie Primary School
Carnegie · Government primary · Prep-6
566 students · ICSEA 1146
Glen Eira College
Caulfield East · Government high school · 7-12
883 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Carnegie Primary School Carnegie VIC | Glen Eira College Caulfield East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 1,290 | #26 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #311 of 4,908 | #58 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 566 | 883 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 295 | 380 / 503 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 70.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carnegie 3163 | Caulfield East 3145 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carnegieps.vic.edu.au | www.gec.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glen Eira College scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 78.2).
- •Carnegie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Eira College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Glen Eira College is the larger school with 883 students compared with 566.
- •Glen Eira College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -8%).
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 Carnegie Primary School better than Glen Eira College?
On the Success Index, Glen Eira College ranks higher (80.8 vs 78.2 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 Carnegie Primary School and Glen Eira College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carnegie and Caulfield East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnegie Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glen Eira College has 12.5.
How do Carnegie Primary School and Glen Eira College rank in VIC?
Carnegie Primary School is 162nd of 1,290 and Glen Eira College is 26th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.