Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School vs Warrnambool Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 247 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
Warrnambool Primary School
Warrnambool · Government primary · Prep-6
370 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School Cranbourne VIC | Warrnambool Primary School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1182 of 1,290 | #1177 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3853 of 4,908 | #3843 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 588 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 288 | 201 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.5 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Casey | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | cranbournecarlisleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.warrnamboolps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.7 vs 34.0).
- •Warrnambool Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 370.
- •Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -19%).
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 Warrnambool 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 Warrnambool Primary School?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool Primary School has 13.5.
How do Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School and Warrnambool Primary School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School is 1182nd of 1,290 and Warrnambool Primary School is 1177th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.