Carranballac P-9 College vs Seabrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Seabrook Primary School
Seabrook · Government primary · Prep-6
898 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Carranballac P-9 College Point Cook VIC | Seabrook Primary School Seabrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 239 | #538 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #850 of 1,259 | #1490 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 848 | 898 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 472 | 418 / 480 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 131 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.7 | 55.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 22.8 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | Seabrook 3028 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carranballac.vic.edu.au | www.seabrook.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Seabrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 40.4).
- •Seabrook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carranballac P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.2).
- •Seabrook Primary School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 848.
- •Seabrook Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Seabrook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Seabrook Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 40.4 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 Seabrook Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Point Cook and Seabrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carranballac P-9 College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seabrook Primary School has 16.2.
How do Carranballac P-9 College and Seabrook Primary School rank in VIC?
Carranballac P-9 College is 186th of 239 and Seabrook Primary School is 538th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.