Cranbourne Primary School vs Thomastown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 54 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne Primary School
Cranbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 967
Thomastown Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Cranbourne Primary School Cranbourne VIC | Thomastown Primary School Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1066 of 1,290 | #1076 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3381 of 4,908 | #3415 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 235 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 120 | 90 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Casey | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbourne-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.thomastownps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.6 vs 40.2).
- •Cranbourne Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 176.
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 Primary School better than Thomastown 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 Primary School and Thomastown Primary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne and Thomastown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomastown Primary School has 11.6.
How do Cranbourne Primary School and Thomastown Primary School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne Primary School is 1066th of 1,290 and Thomastown Primary School is 1076th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.