Cranbourne East Primary School vs Cranbourne Primary 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.
Cranbourne East Primary School
Cranbourne East · Government primary · Prep-6
999 students · ICSEA 1006
Cranbourne Primary School
Cranbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Cranbourne East Primary School Cranbourne East VIC | Cranbourne Primary School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1027 of 1,290 | #1066 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3227 of 4,908 | #3381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 999 | 235 |
| Girls / boys | 492 / 507 | 115 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.9 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbourneeastps.vic.edu.au | www.cranbourne-ps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cranbourne East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.9 vs 40.6).
- •Cranbourne East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.6).
- •Cranbourne East Primary School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 235.
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 East Primary School better than Cranbourne Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cranbourne East Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 40.6 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 East Primary School and Cranbourne Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne East Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne Primary School has 11.5.
How do Cranbourne East Primary School and Cranbourne Primary School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne East Primary School is 1027th of 1,290 and Cranbourne Primary School is 1066th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.