Chelsea Primary School vs Cornish College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea Primary School
Chelsea · Government primary · Prep-6
360 students · ICSEA 1075
Cornish College
Bangholme · Independent combined · Prep-12
664 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Chelsea Primary School Chelsea VIC | Cornish College Bangholme VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 1,290 | #52 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #341 of 4,908 | #138 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 360 | 664 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 173 | 319 / 345 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 76.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 44.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chelsea 3196 | Bangholme 3175 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chelseaps.vic.edu.au | www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.8 vs 77.8).
- •Cornish College has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cornish College has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.1).
- •Cornish College is the larger school with 664 students compared with 360.
- •Chelsea Primary School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 5%).
- •Chelsea Primary School is a government school while Cornish College 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 Chelsea Primary School better than Cornish College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chelsea Primary School and Cornish College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Bangholme in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelsea Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cornish College has 8.7.
How do Chelsea Primary School and Cornish College rank in VIC?
Chelsea Primary School is 179th of 1,290 and Cornish College is 52nd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.