Brookside P-9 College
13 -16 Federation Way, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
Brookside P-9 College is a government combined primary and secondary school in Caroline Springs, VIC from Prep to Year 9 with about 1,111 students. Its ICSEA is 1,013, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Based on public information from the school's own website and general school directories, Brookside P-9 College is a government Prep-9 school in Caroline Springs, established in 2000 and operating as a separate entity since 2012. It serves a culturally diverse community, with over half of students from language backgrounds other than English. The school emphasises literacy and numeracy foundations, offers creative arts including music and performing arts, and runs wellbeing-focused programs such as a kitchen garden initiative, food technology, and a dedicated inclusive education support centre.
Often praised
- culturally diverse, inclusive community
- wellbeing and inclusion support programs
- creative arts and music offerings
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside K-9 College | Caroline Springs | Public k–12 / combined | 1.3 km | 1,018 | 1,204 |
| Gilson College | Taylors Hill | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.3 km | 1,073 | 1,102 |
| Southern Cross Grammar | Caroline Springs | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.6 km | 1,136 | 904 |
| Overnewton Anglican Community College | Keilor | Independent k–12 / combined | 8.7 km | 1,118 | 2,146 |
| Truganina P-9 College | Truganina | Public k–12 / combined | 10.4 km | 1,039 | 1,709 |
| Dohertys Creek P-9 College | Truganina | Public k–12 / combined | 10.7 km | 1,070 | 1,624 |
| Tarneit P-9 College | Tarneit | Public k–12 / combined | 11.3 km | 1,026 | 1,786 |
| Westbourne Grammar School | Truganina | Independent k–12 / combined | 11.7 km | 1,166 | 2,121 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carranballac P-9 College | Point Cook | Public k–12 / combined · P-9 | 796 | 1,017 |
| Mernda Central P-12 College | Mernda | Public k–12 / combined · P-12 | 1,789 | 1,009 |
| Creekside K-9 College | Caroline Springs | Public k–12 / combined · P-9 | 1,204 | 1,018 |
| Mallacoota P-12 College | Mallacoota | Public k–12 / combined · P-12 | 121 | 1,019 |
| Timbarra P-9 College | Berwick | Public k–12 / combined · P-9 | 614 | 1,019 |
| Baden Powell P-9 College | Hoppers Crossing | Public k–12 / combined · P-9 | 807 | 1,006 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.