Caulfield Primary School vs Caulfield South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caulfield Primary School
Caulfield South · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 1133
Caulfield South Primary School
Caulfield South · Government primary · Prep-6
472 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Caulfield Primary School Caulfield South VIC | Caulfield South Primary School Caulfield South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 1,290 | #23 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #238 of 4,908 | #34 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 312 | 472 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 148 | 224 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield South 3162 | Caulfield South 3162 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caulfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.caulfieldsthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caulfield South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.2 vs 79.2).
- •Caulfield South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caulfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Caulfield South Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 312.
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 Caulfield Primary School better than Caulfield South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caulfield South Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 79.2 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 Caulfield Primary School and Caulfield South Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Caulfield South and Caulfield South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caulfield Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caulfield South Primary School has 14.5.
How do Caulfield Primary School and Caulfield South Primary School rank in VIC?
Caulfield Primary School is 132nd of 1,290 and Caulfield South Primary School is 23rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.