Courtenay Gardens Primary School vs Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 843 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Courtenay Gardens Primary School
Cranbourne North · Government primary · Prep-6
750 students · ICSEA 998
Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School
Cranbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
588 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Courtenay Gardens Primary School Cranbourne North VIC | Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #929 of 1,290 | #1182 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2878 of 4,908 | #3853 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 750 | 588 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 383 | 300 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne North 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cgps.vic.edu.au/ | cranbournecarlisleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 33.7).
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 588.
- •Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -9%).
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 Courtenay Gardens Primary School better than Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School?
On the Success Index, Courtenay Gardens Primary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 33.7 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 Courtenay Gardens Primary School and Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Cranbourne North and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Courtenay Gardens Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School has 15.3.
How do Courtenay Gardens Primary School and Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School rank in VIC?
Courtenay Gardens Primary School is 929th of 1,290 and Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School is 1182nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.