Crib Point Primary School vs Penshurst Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 260 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crib Point Primary School
Crib Point · Government primary · Prep-6
251 students · ICSEA 977
Penshurst Primary School
Penshurst · Government primary · Prep-6
15 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Crib Point Primary School Crib Point VIC | Penshurst Primary School Penshurst VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #965 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3007 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 251 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 130 | 4 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 0.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Crib Point 3919 | Penshurst 3289 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cpps.vic.edu.au/ | www.pens.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Crib Point Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 31.5).
- •Crib Point Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 15.
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 Crib Point Primary School better than Penshurst Primary School?
On the Success Index, Crib Point Primary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 31.5 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 Crib Point Primary School and Penshurst Primary School?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Crib Point and Penshurst in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Crib Point Primary School and Penshurst Primary School rank in VIC?
Crib Point Primary School is 965th of 1,290 and Penshurst Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.