Courtenay Gardens Primary School vs Lyndhurst Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km 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
Lyndhurst Secondary College
Cranbourne · Government high school · 7-12
832 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Courtenay Gardens Primary School Cranbourne North VIC | Lyndhurst Secondary College Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #929 of 1,290 | #293 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2878 of 4,908 | #1008 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 750 | 832 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 383 | 414 / 418 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 104 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 78.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 35.5 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 53% |
| 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/ | www.lyndhurst.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 37.5).
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyndhurst Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.6).
- •Lyndhurst Secondary College is the larger school with 832 students compared with 750.
- •Lyndhurst Secondary College has grown faster over five years (37% 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 Lyndhurst Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Courtenay Gardens Primary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 37.5 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 Courtenay Gardens Primary School and Lyndhurst Secondary College?
About 1.3 km 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 Lyndhurst Secondary College has 10.6.
How do Courtenay Gardens Primary School and Lyndhurst Secondary College rank in VIC?
Courtenay Gardens Primary School is 929th of 1,290 and Lyndhurst Secondary College is 293rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.