Carwatha College P-12 vs Silverton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 824 m 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
Silverton Primary School
Noble Park North · Government primary · Prep-6
406 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Carwatha College P-12 Noble Park VIC | Silverton Primary School Noble Park North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 239 | #822 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #862 of 1,259 | #2482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 681 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 323 | 188 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 43 |
| 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% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.3 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Noble Park North 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carwatha.vic.edu.au | www.silverton-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Silverton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 40.0).
- •Silverton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carwatha College P-12 has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Carwatha College P-12 is the larger school with 681 students compared with 406.
- •Carwatha College P-12 has grown faster over five years (35% vs -16%).
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 Silverton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Silverton Primary School ranks higher (53.1 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 Silverton Primary School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Noble Park and Noble Park North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carwatha College P-12 has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silverton Primary School has 13.1.
How do Carwatha College P-12 and Silverton Primary School rank in VIC?
Carwatha College P-12 is 189th of 239 and Silverton Primary School is 822nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.