Carrum Primary School vs Taradale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 125 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carrum Primary School
Carrum · Government primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1075
Taradale Primary School
Taradale · Government primary · Prep-6
74 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Carrum Primary School Carrum VIC | Taradale Primary School Taradale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #368 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #872 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 369 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 176 | 43 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carrum 3197 | Taradale 3447 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.carrumps.vic.edu.au | www.taradaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carrum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 68.6).
- •Taradale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.2).
- •Carrum Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 74.
- •Carrum Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -24%).
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 Primary School better than Taradale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carrum Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 68.6 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 Primary School and Taradale Primary School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Carrum and Taradale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carrum Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taradale Primary School has 12.2.
How do Carrum Primary School and Taradale Primary School rank in VIC?
Carrum Primary School is 368th of 1,290 and Taradale Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.