Carranballac P-9 College vs Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Point Cook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
729 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Carranballac P-9 College Point Cook VIC | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 239 | #174 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #850 of 1,259 | #331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 848 | 729 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 472 | 386 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.7 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carranballac.vic.edu.au | www.stellamaris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 40.4).
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carranballac P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Carranballac P-9 College is the larger school with 848 students compared with 729.
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -38%).
- •Carranballac P-9 College is a government school while Stella Maris Catholic Primary 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 Carranballac P-9 College better than Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.0 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 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Point Cook and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carranballac P-9 College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Carranballac P-9 College and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Carranballac P-9 College is 186th of 239 and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is 174th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.