Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School vs St Therese's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 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
St Therese's School
Cranbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School Cranbourne VIC | St Therese's School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1182 of 1,290 | #888 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3853 of 4,908 | #2729 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 588 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 288 | 113 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.5 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cranbournecarlisleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 33.7).
- •St Therese's School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese's School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 239.
- •Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -16%).
- •Cranbourne Carlisle 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 Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School better than St Therese's School?
On the Success Index, St Therese's School ranks higher (49.6 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 Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School and St Therese's School?
About 2.2 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 St Therese's School has 14.4.
How do Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School and St Therese's School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School is 1182nd of 1,290 and St Therese's School is 888th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.