Casterton Primary School vs Launching Place Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 367 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casterton Primary School
Casterton · Government primary · Prep-6
100 students · ICSEA 969
Launching Place Primary School
Launching Place · Government primary · Prep-6
137 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Casterton Primary School Casterton VIC | Launching Place Primary School Launching Place VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1151 of 1,290 | #1120 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3714 of 4,908 | #3591 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 100 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 56 | 62 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Casterton 3311 | Launching Place 3139 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cas-cps.vic.edu.au | www.launchps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Launching Place Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 35.8).
- •Launching Place Primary School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 100.
- •Casterton Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -35%).
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 Casterton Primary School better than Launching Place Primary School?
On the Success Index, Launching Place Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 35.8 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 Casterton Primary School and Launching Place Primary School?
About 367 km in a straight line, between Casterton and Launching Place in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casterton Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Launching Place Primary School has 10.9.
How do Casterton Primary School and Launching Place Primary School rank in VIC?
Casterton Primary School is 1151st of 1,290 and Launching Place Primary School is 1120th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.