Carwatha College P-12 vs St Elizabeth's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 957 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
St Elizabeth's School
Dandenong North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Carwatha College P-12 Noble Park VIC | St Elizabeth's School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 239 | #493 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #862 of 1,259 | #1352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 681 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 323 | 122 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 39 |
| 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% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.3 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carwatha.vic.edu.au | www.sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth's School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 40.0).
- •St Elizabeth's School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Elizabeth's School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.3).
- •Carwatha College P-12 is the larger school with 681 students compared with 244.
- •Carwatha College P-12 has grown faster over five years (35% vs 3%).
- •Carwatha College P-12 is a government school while St Elizabeth's 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 Carwatha College P-12 better than St Elizabeth's School?
On the Success Index, St Elizabeth's School ranks higher (66.3 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 St Elizabeth's School?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Noble Park and Dandenong 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 St Elizabeth's School has 11.3.
How do Carwatha College P-12 and St Elizabeth's School rank in VIC?
Carwatha College P-12 is 189th of 239 and St Elizabeth's School is 493rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.