Carranballac P-9 College vs Creekside K-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carranballac P-9 College
Point Cook · Government combined · Prep-9
848 students · ICSEA 1017
Creekside K-9 College
Caroline Springs · Government combined · Prep-9
1,287 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Carranballac P-9 College Point Cook VIC | Creekside K-9 College Caroline Springs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 239 | #197 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #850 of 1,259 | #905 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 848 | 1,287 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 472 | 631 / 656 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.7 | 89.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 34.4 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | Caroline Springs 3023 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carranballac.vic.edu.au | www.creeksidecollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carranballac P-9 College scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 37.8).
- •Creekside K-9 College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carranballac P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Creekside K-9 College is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 848.
- •Creekside K-9 College has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -38%).
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 Carranballac P-9 College better than Creekside K-9 College?
On the Success Index, Carranballac P-9 College ranks higher (40.4 vs 37.8 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 Carranballac P-9 College and Creekside K-9 College?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Point Cook and Caroline Springs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carranballac P-9 College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Creekside K-9 College has 14.4.
How do Carranballac P-9 College and Creekside K-9 College rank in VIC?
Carranballac P-9 College is 186th of 239 and Creekside K-9 College is 197th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.