Berwick Chase Primary School vs Hillcrest Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Chase Primary School
Berwick · Government primary · Prep-6
700 students · ICSEA 1042
Hillcrest Christian College
Clyde North · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,231 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Berwick Chase Primary School Berwick VIC | Hillcrest Christian College Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #733 of 1,290 | #95 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2189 of 4,908 | #326 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 700 | 2,231 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 345 | 1,139 / 1,092 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 155 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 161.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 126.2 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Clyde North 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=598dc00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.hillcrest.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 56.7).
- •Hillcrest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school with 2,231 students compared with 700.
- •Hillcrest Christian College has grown faster over five years (29% vs -18%).
- •Berwick Chase Primary School is a government school while Hillcrest Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Berwick Chase Primary School better than Hillcrest Christian College?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Christian College ranks higher (67.0 vs 56.7 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 Berwick Chase Primary School and Hillcrest Christian College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Clyde North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Chase Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillcrest Christian College has 13.8.
How do Berwick Chase Primary School and Hillcrest Christian College rank in VIC?
Berwick Chase Primary School is 733rd of 1,290 and Hillcrest Christian College is 95th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.