Alvie Primary School vs Creswick North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 99 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alvie Primary School
Alvie · Government primary · Prep-6
78 students · ICSEA 968
Creswick North Primary School
Creswick · Government primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Alvie Primary School Alvie VIC | Creswick North Primary School Creswick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 78 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 40 | 22 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Alvie 3249 | Creswick 3363 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alvie-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.creswicknorthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Creswick North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 38.4).
- •Alvie Primary School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 58.
- •Creswick North Primary School has grown faster over five years (45% vs 39%).
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 Alvie Primary School better than Creswick North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Creswick North Primary School ranks higher (41.7 vs 38.4 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 Alvie Primary School and Creswick North Primary School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Alvie and Creswick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alvie Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Creswick North Primary School has 9.4.
How do Alvie Primary School and Creswick North Primary School rank in VIC?
Alvie Primary School is unranked and Creswick North Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.