Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs vs Kororoit Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs · Catholic high school · 7-10
1,079 students · ICSEA 1045
Kororoit Creek Primary School
Burnside Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
1,156 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs Caroline Springs VIC | Kororoit Creek Primary School Burnside Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #182 of 348 | #490 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #612 of 1,472 | #1341 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,079 | 1,156 |
| Girls / boys | 531 / 548 | 531 / 625 |
| Foundation intake | – | 149 |
| Year 7 cohort | 288 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.3 | 77.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.5 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caroline Springs 3023 | Burnside Heights 3023 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crccs.vic.edu.au/ | kororoitcreekps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kororoit Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 55.5).
- •Kororoit Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kororoit Creek Primary School is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 1,079.
- •Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs has grown faster over five years (17% vs -17%).
- •Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is a catholic school while Kororoit Creek Primary School is a government 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 Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs better than Kororoit Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kororoit Creek Primary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 55.5 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 Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs and Kororoit Creek Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Caroline Springs and Burnside Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kororoit Creek Primary School has 15.0.
How do Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs and Kororoit Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is 182nd of 348 and Kororoit Creek Primary School is 490th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.