Carwatha College P-12 vs Mulgrave Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carwatha College P-12
Noble Park · Government combined · Prep-12
681 students · ICSEA 976
Mulgrave Primary School
Mulgrave · Government primary · Prep-6
426 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Carwatha College P-12 Noble Park VIC | Mulgrave Primary School Mulgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 239 | #370 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #862 of 1,259 | #884 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 681 | 426 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 323 | 193 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 65 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.3 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Mulgrave 3170 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carwatha.vic.edu.au | www.mulgraveps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mulgrave Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 40.0).
- •Mulgrave Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carwatha College P-12 has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Carwatha College P-12 is the larger school with 681 students compared with 426.
- •Carwatha College P-12 has grown faster over five years (35% vs 0%).
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 Carwatha College P-12 better than Mulgrave Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mulgrave Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 40.0 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 Carwatha College P-12 and Mulgrave Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Noble Park and Mulgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carwatha College P-12 has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mulgrave Primary School has 13.5.
How do Carwatha College P-12 and Mulgrave Primary School rank in VIC?
Carwatha College P-12 is 189th of 239 and Mulgrave Primary School is 370th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.