Caulfield South Primary School vs Japanese School of Melbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
Japanese School of Melbourne
Caulfield South · Independent high school · Prep-9
28 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Caulfield South Primary School Caulfield South VIC | Japanese School of Melbourne Caulfield South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #34 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 472 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 248 | 13 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 2.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield South 3162 | Caulfield South 3162 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caulfieldsthps.vic.edu.au | www.jsm.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caulfield South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.2 vs 73.5).
- •Caulfield South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Japanese School of Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (2.0 vs 14.5).
- •Caulfield South Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 28.
- •Caulfield South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -40%).
- •Caulfield South Primary School is a government school while Japanese School of Melbourne is an independent 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 Caulfield South Primary School better than Japanese School of Melbourne?
On the Success Index, Caulfield South Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 73.5 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 Caulfield South Primary School and Japanese School of Melbourne?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Caulfield South and Caulfield South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caulfield South Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Japanese School of Melbourne has 2.0.
How do Caulfield South Primary School and Japanese School of Melbourne rank in VIC?
Caulfield South Primary School is 23rd of 1,290 and Japanese School of Melbourne is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.