Caulfield South Primary School vs Gardenvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caulfield South Primary School
Caulfield South · Government primary · Prep-6
472 students · ICSEA 1164
Gardenvale Primary School
Brighton East · Government primary · Prep-6
617 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Caulfield South Primary School Caulfield South VIC | Gardenvale Primary School Brighton East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 1,290 | #212 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #34 of 4,908 | #425 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 472 | 617 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 248 | 315 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield South 3162 | Brighton East 3187 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caulfieldsthps.vic.edu.au | www.gardenvaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caulfield South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.2 vs 76.6).
- •Caulfield South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Gardenvale Primary School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 472.
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 South Primary School better than Gardenvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caulfield South Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 76.6 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 South Primary School and Gardenvale Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Caulfield South and Brighton East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caulfield South Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gardenvale Primary School has 17.2.
How do Caulfield South Primary School and Gardenvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Caulfield South Primary School is 23rd of 1,290 and Gardenvale Primary School is 212th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.