Karwan Primary School vs Park Ridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 55 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karwan Primary School
Tarneit · Government primary · Prep-6
823 students · ICSEA 1067
Park Ridge Primary School
Rowville · Government primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Karwan Primary School Tarneit VIC | Park Ridge Primary School Rowville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #392 of 1,290 | #631 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #979 of 4,908 | #1861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 823 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 414 / 409 | 254 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 144 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.4 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Rowville 3178 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | karwanps.vic.edu.au/ | www.parkridge-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Karwan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 60.8).
- •Karwan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.8).
- •Karwan Primary School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 527.
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 Karwan Primary School better than Park Ridge Primary School?
On the Success Index, Karwan Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 60.8 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 Karwan Primary School and Park Ridge Primary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Rowville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karwan Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Ridge Primary School has 15.8.
How do Karwan Primary School and Park Ridge Primary School rank in VIC?
Karwan Primary School is 392nd of 1,290 and Park Ridge Primary School is 631st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.