Arthurs Creek Primary School vs St Andrews Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.5 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
St Andrews Primary School
St Andrews · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Arthurs Creek Primary School Arthurs Creek VIC | St Andrews Primary School St Andrews VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 22 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 14 | 20 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -63% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Arthurs Creek 3099 | St Andrews 3761 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | acps.vic.edu.au/ | www.standrewsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrews Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 28.3).
- •St Andrews Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arthurs Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 8.7).
- •St Andrews Primary School is the larger school with 40 students compared with 22.
- •St Andrews Primary School has grown faster over five years (-17% 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 St Andrews Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Andrews Primary School ranks higher (65.9 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 St Andrews Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Arthurs Creek and St Andrews in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arthurs Creek Primary School has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Primary School has 8.7.
How do Arthurs Creek Primary School and St Andrews Primary School rank in VIC?
Arthurs Creek Primary School is unranked and St Andrews Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.