Bacchus Marsh Primary School vs Clayton South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 66 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School
Bacchus Marsh · Government primary · Prep-6
776 students · ICSEA 1008
Clayton South Primary School
Clayton South · Government primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Bacchus Marsh Primary School Bacchus Marsh VIC | Clayton South Primary School Clayton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1026 of 1,290 | #870 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3226 of 4,908 | #2666 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 776 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 377 / 399 | 43 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.6 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bacchus Marsh 3340 | Clayton South 3169 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bacchusmarshps.vic.edu.au | www.claytonsouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clayton South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 42.9).
- •Clayton South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Bacchus Marsh Primary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 102.
- •Clayton South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -16%).
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 Bacchus Marsh Primary School better than Clayton South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clayton South Primary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 42.9 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 Bacchus Marsh Primary School and Clayton South Primary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Bacchus Marsh and Clayton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bacchus Marsh Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clayton South Primary School has 13.1.
How do Bacchus Marsh Primary School and Clayton South Primary School rank in VIC?
Bacchus Marsh Primary School is 1026th of 1,290 and Clayton South Primary School is 870th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.