Cranbourne South Primary School vs Portarlington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne South Primary School
Cranbourne South · Government primary · Prep-6
376 students · ICSEA 1010
Portarlington Primary School
Portarlington · Government primary · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Cranbourne South Primary School Cranbourne South VIC | Portarlington Primary School Portarlington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #861 of 1,290 | #884 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2637 of 4,908 | #2724 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 376 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 207 | 63 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne South 3977 | Portarlington 3223 |
| Council area | Casey | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cranbournesouth.vic.edu.au/ | www.portps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cranbourne South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 49.6).
- •Portarlington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Cranbourne South Primary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 150.
- •Cranbourne South Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -40%).
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 South Primary School better than Portarlington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cranbourne South Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 49.6 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 South Primary School and Portarlington Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne South and Portarlington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne South Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portarlington Primary School has 12.9.
How do Cranbourne South Primary School and Portarlington Primary School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne South Primary School is 861st of 1,290 and Portarlington Primary School is 884th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.