Coral Park Primary School vs Magpie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 134 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coral Park Primary School
Hampton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
393 students · ICSEA 923
Magpie Primary School
Magpie · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Coral Park Primary School Hampton Park VIC | Magpie Primary School Magpie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1251 of 1,290 | #1204 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4299 of 4,908 | #3983 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 393 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 204 | 45 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.7 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 20% |
| Suburb | Hampton Park 3976 | Magpie 3352 |
| Council area | Casey | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.coralparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.magpieps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Magpie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.0 vs 27.7).
- •Magpie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Coral Park Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 103.
- •Magpie Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -5%).
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 Coral Park Primary School better than Magpie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Magpie Primary School ranks higher (32.0 vs 27.7 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 Coral Park Primary School and Magpie Primary School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Hampton Park and Magpie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coral Park Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Magpie Primary School has 11.0.
How do Coral Park Primary School and Magpie Primary School rank in VIC?
Coral Park Primary School is 1251st of 1,290 and Magpie Primary School is 1204th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.