Caroline Chisholm Catholic College vs Sunshine Harvester Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 458 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
Braybrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,555 students · ICSEA 1036
Sunshine Harvester Primary School
Sunshine · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College Braybrook VIC | Sunshine Harvester Primary School Sunshine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 348 | #1003 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #345 of 1,472 | #3152 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,555 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 707 / 848 | 186 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 297 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 222 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.0 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Braybrook 3019 | Sunshine 3020 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cccc.vic.edu.au/ | sunshineharvesterps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 44.0).
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 350.
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -16%).
- •Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is a catholic school while Sunshine Harvester Primary School is a government 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 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College better than Sunshine Harvester Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caroline Chisholm Catholic College ranks higher (67.5 vs 44.0 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 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and Sunshine Harvester Primary School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Braybrook and Sunshine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Harvester Primary School has 11.5.
How do Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and Sunshine Harvester Primary School rank in VIC?
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is 117th of 348 and Sunshine Harvester Primary School is 1003rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.