Karingal Primary School vs Monterey Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karingal Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 985
Monterey Secondary College
Frankston North · Government high school · 7-12
462 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Karingal Primary School Frankston VIC | Monterey Secondary College Frankston North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1125 of 1,290 | #296 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3604 of 4,908 | #1013 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 239 | 462 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 118 | 229 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 94 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +72% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 57.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston North 3200 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.karingalps.vic.edu.au | www.monterey.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.5 vs 37.3).
- •Karingal Primary School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monterey Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 14.4).
- •Monterey Secondary College is the larger school with 462 students compared with 239.
- •Monterey Secondary College has grown faster over five years (72% vs -7%).
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 Primary School better than Monterey Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Karingal Primary School and Monterey Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karingal Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monterey Secondary College has 8.1.
How do Karingal Primary School and Monterey Secondary College rank in VIC?
Karingal Primary School is 1125th of 1,290 and Monterey Secondary College is 296th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.