Casterton Primary School vs St Leonards Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 298 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
St Leonards Primary School
St Leonards · Government primary · Prep-6
173 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Casterton Primary School Casterton VIC | St Leonards Primary School St Leonards VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1151 of 1,290 | #1106 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3714 of 4,908 | #3550 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 100 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 56 | 84 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Casterton 3311 | St Leonards 3223 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cas-cps.vic.edu.au | www.stleonardsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Leonards Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.3 vs 35.8).
- •St Leonards Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casterton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.9).
- •St Leonards Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 100.
- •St Leonards Primary School has grown faster over five years (52% 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 Casterton Primary School better than St Leonards Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Leonards Primary School ranks higher (38.3 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 St Leonards Primary School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Casterton and St Leonards in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casterton Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonards Primary School has 12.9.
How do Casterton Primary School and St Leonards Primary School rank in VIC?
Casterton Primary School is 1151st of 1,290 and St Leonards Primary School is 1106th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.