Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School vs Springside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 178 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School
Caroline Springs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
494 students · ICSEA 1062
Springside Primary School
Caroline Springs · Government primary · Prep-6
976 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School Caroline Springs VIC | Springside Primary School Caroline Springs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #373 of 1,290 | #787 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #899 of 4,908 | #2368 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 494 | 976 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 246 | 471 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 133 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 65.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 42.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Caroline Springs 3023 | Caroline Springs 3023 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctpcs.catholic.edu.au | springside.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 54.5).
- •Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
- •Springside Primary School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 494.
- •Springside Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 2%).
- •Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Springside 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 Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School better than Springside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 54.5 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 Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School and Springside Primary School?
About 178 m in a straight line, between Caroline Springs and Caroline Springs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springside Primary School has 15.0.
How do Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School and Springside Primary School rank in VIC?
Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School is 373rd of 1,290 and Springside Primary School is 787th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.