St Therese's School vs Strathaird Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Therese's School
Cranbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 1023
Strathaird Primary School
Narre Warren South · Government primary · Prep-6
761 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | St Therese's School Cranbourne VIC | Strathaird Primary School Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #888 of 1,290 | #1082 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2729 of 4,908 | #3450 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 239 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 126 | 376 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 52.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au | www.strathairdps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 39.6).
- •St Therese's School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathaird Primary School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 239.
- •Strathaird Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -16%).
- •St Therese's School is a catholic school while Strathaird Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Therese's School better than Strathaird Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Therese's School ranks higher (49.6 vs 39.6 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 St Therese's School and Strathaird Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Therese's School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathaird Primary School has 14.6.
How do St Therese's School and Strathaird Primary School rank in VIC?
St Therese's School is 888th of 1,290 and Strathaird Primary School is 1082nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.