Casey Fields Primary School vs Marnebek School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casey Fields Primary School
Cranbourne East · Government primary · Prep-6
1,043 students · ICSEA 1027
Marnebek School
Cranbourne East · Government special · U
482 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Casey Fields Primary School Cranbourne East VIC | Marnebek School Cranbourne East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #666 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1962 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 1,043 | 482 |
| Girls / boys | 490 / 553 | 141 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 157 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +183% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.0 | 60.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 108.9 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Cranbourne East 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caseyfieldsps.vic.edu.au | www.marnebek.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Casey Fields Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marnebek School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 14.9).
- •Casey Fields Primary School is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 482.
- •Casey Fields Primary School has grown faster over five years (183% vs 38%).
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 Casey Fields Primary School better than Marnebek School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Casey Fields Primary School and Marnebek School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Cranbourne East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casey Fields Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marnebek School has 7.9.
How do Casey Fields Primary School and Marnebek School rank in VIC?
Casey Fields Primary School is 666th of 1,290 and Marnebek School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.