Casey Fields Primary School vs Watsonia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 50 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
Watsonia Primary School
Watsonia · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Casey Fields Primary School Cranbourne East VIC | Watsonia Primary School Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #666 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1962 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,043 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 490 / 553 | 25 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 157 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +183% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.0 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Casey | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caseyfieldsps.vic.edu.au | www.watsoniaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Casey Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 56.8).
- •Watsonia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.9).
- •Casey Fields Primary School is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 63.
- •Casey Fields Primary School has grown faster over five years (183% vs -23%).
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 Watsonia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Casey Fields Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 56.8 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 Casey Fields Primary School and Watsonia Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Watsonia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casey Fields Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Watsonia Primary School has 10.5.
How do Casey Fields Primary School and Watsonia Primary School rank in VIC?
Casey Fields Primary School is 666th of 1,290 and Watsonia Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.