Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School vs Cranbourne Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School
Cranbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
588 students · ICSEA 963
Cranbourne Park Primary School
Cranbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
313 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School Cranbourne VIC | Cranbourne Park Primary School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1182 of 1,290 | #1180 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3853 of 4,908 | #3849 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 588 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 288 | 143 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.5 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cranbournecarlisleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.cranbournepark.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.7 vs 33.8).
- •Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.3).
- •Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 313.
- •Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -15%).
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 Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School better than Cranbourne Park Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School and Cranbourne Park Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne Park Primary School has 11.0.
How do Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School and Cranbourne Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School is 1182nd of 1,290 and Cranbourne Park Primary School is 1180th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.