Arthurs Creek Primary School vs Hurstbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arthurs Creek Primary School
Arthurs Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
22 students · ICSEA 930
Hurstbridge Primary School
Hurstbridge · Government primary · Prep-6
141 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Arthurs Creek Primary School Arthurs Creek VIC | Hurstbridge Primary School Hurstbridge VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #579 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1633 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 22 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 14 | 62 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -63% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Arthurs Creek 3099 | Hurstbridge 3099 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | acps.vic.edu.au/ | www.hbridgeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hurstbridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 28.3).
- •Hurstbridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arthurs Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 12.0).
- •Hurstbridge Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 22.
- •Hurstbridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -63%).
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 Arthurs Creek Primary School better than Hurstbridge Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hurstbridge Primary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 28.3 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 Arthurs Creek Primary School and Hurstbridge Primary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Arthurs Creek and Hurstbridge in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arthurs Creek Primary School has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hurstbridge Primary School has 12.0.
How do Arthurs Creek Primary School and Hurstbridge Primary School rank in VIC?
Arthurs Creek Primary School is unranked and Hurstbridge Primary School is 579th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.