Carnegie Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
St Patrick's School
Murrumbeena · Catholic primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Carnegie Primary School Carnegie VIC | St Patrick's School Murrumbeena VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 1,290 | #168 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #311 of 4,908 | #320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 566 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 295 | 135 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carnegie 3163 | Murrumbeena 3163 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carnegieps.vic.edu.au | www.spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.2 vs 78.1).
- •Carnegie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Carnegie Primary School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 263.
- •Carnegie Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -24%).
- •Carnegie Primary School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Carnegie Primary School better than St Patrick's 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 Carnegie Primary School and St Patrick's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carnegie and Murrumbeena in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnegie Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 13.8.
How do Carnegie Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Carnegie Primary School is 162nd of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 168th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.