Karingal Heights Primary School vs Mahogany Rise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karingal Heights Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 950
Mahogany Rise Primary School
Frankston North · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Karingal Heights Primary School Frankston VIC | Mahogany Rise Primary School Frankston North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1168 of 1,290 | #1255 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3780 of 4,908 | #4344 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 93 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 55 | 68 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 14% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston North 3200 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.mahoganyriseps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Karingal Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 27.1).
- •Karingal Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mahogany Rise Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.6).
- •Mahogany Rise Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 93.
- •Karingal Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 8%).
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 Karingal Heights Primary School better than Mahogany Rise Primary School?
On the Success Index, Karingal Heights Primary School ranks higher (34.9 vs 27.1 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 Karingal Heights Primary School and Mahogany Rise Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karingal Heights Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mahogany Rise Primary School has 6.8.
How do Karingal Heights Primary School and Mahogany Rise Primary School rank in VIC?
Karingal Heights Primary School is 1168th of 1,290 and Mahogany Rise Primary School is 1255th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.