Cranbourne West Primary School vs St Agatha's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne West Primary School
Cranbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
594 students · ICSEA 946
St Agatha's School
Cranbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Cranbourne West Primary School Cranbourne VIC | St Agatha's School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1202 of 1,290 | #660 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3960 of 4,908 | #1951 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 594 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 294 | 254 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbournewestps.vic.edu.au | www.stacbourne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Agatha's School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 32.3).
- •St Agatha's School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.4).
- •Cranbourne West Primary School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 512.
- •Cranbourne West Primary School is a government school while St Agatha'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 West Primary School better than St Agatha's School?
On the Success Index, St Agatha's School ranks higher (59.7 vs 32.3 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 West Primary School and St Agatha's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne West Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Agatha's School has 15.4.
How do Cranbourne West Primary School and St Agatha's School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne West Primary School is 1202nd of 1,290 and St Agatha's School is 660th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.