Courtenay Gardens Primary School vs St Therese's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
St Therese's School
Cranbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Courtenay Gardens Primary School Cranbourne North VIC | St Therese's School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #929 of 1,290 | #888 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2878 of 4,908 | #2729 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 750 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 383 | 113 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 75% |
| 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.sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 47.4).
- •St Therese's School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 239.
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -16%).
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School is a government school while St Therese's School is a catholic 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 Courtenay Gardens Primary School better than St Therese's School?
On the Success Index, St Therese's School ranks higher (49.6 vs 47.4 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 St Therese's School?
About 1.5 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 St Therese's School has 14.4.
How do Courtenay Gardens Primary School and St Therese's School rank in VIC?
Courtenay Gardens Primary School is 929th of 1,290 and St Therese's School is 888th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.