Karingal Heights Primary School vs McClelland Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 940 m 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
McClelland Secondary College
Frankston · Government high school · 7-12
1,089 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Karingal Heights Primary School Frankston VIC | McClelland Secondary College Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1168 of 1,290 | #245 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3780 of 4,908 | #851 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 93 | 1,089 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 55 | 508 / 581 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 222 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 89.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 48.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.mcclellandcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McClelland Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (44.5 vs 34.9).
- •McClelland Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •McClelland Secondary College is the larger school with 1,089 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 McClelland Secondary College?
On the Success Index, McClelland Secondary College ranks higher (44.5 vs 34.9 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 McClelland Secondary College?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karingal Heights Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McClelland Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Karingal Heights Primary School and McClelland Secondary College rank in VIC?
Karingal Heights Primary School is 1168th of 1,290 and McClelland Secondary College is 245th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.