Carrum Downs Secondary College vs Skye Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carrum Downs Secondary College
Carrum Downs · Government high school · 7-12
928 students · ICSEA 969
Skye Primary School
Skye · Government primary · Prep-6
515 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Carrum Downs Secondary College Carrum Downs VIC | Skye Primary School Skye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #299 of 348 | #957 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1024 of 1,472 | #2975 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 928 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 486 | 258 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 165 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carrum Downs 3201 | Skye 3977 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cdsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.skyeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Skye Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 37.0).
- •Skye Primary School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.1).
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 928 students compared with 515.
- •Skye Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 2%).
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 Carrum Downs Secondary College better than Skye Primary School?
On the Success Index, Skye Primary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 37.0 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 Carrum Downs Secondary College and Skye Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Carrum Downs and Skye in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carrum Downs Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Skye Primary School has 15.1.
How do Carrum Downs Secondary College and Skye Primary School rank in VIC?
Carrum Downs Secondary College is 299th of 348 and Skye Primary School is 957th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.