Crib Point Primary School vs Western Port Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.2 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
Western Port Secondary College
Hastings · Government high school · 7-12
747 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Crib Point Primary School Crib Point VIC | Western Port Secondary College Hastings VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #965 of 1,290 | #287 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3007 of 4,908 | #981 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 251 | 747 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 130 | 340 / 407 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 40.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Crib Point 3919 | Hastings 3915 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cpps.vic.edu.au/ | www.westernportsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Crib Point Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 39.0).
- •Crib Point Primary School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western Port Secondary College is the larger school with 747 students compared with 251.
- •Crib Point Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 17%).
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 Western Port Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Crib Point Primary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 39.0 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 Western Port Secondary College?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Crib Point and Hastings in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crib Point Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Port Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Crib Point Primary School and Western Port Secondary College rank in VIC?
Crib Point Primary School is 965th of 1,290 and Western Port Secondary College is 287th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.