Big Hill Primary School vs Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Big Hill Primary School
Big Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 980
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College
Kangaroo Flat · Government high school · 7-10
925 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Big Hill Primary School Big Hill VIC | Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Kangaroo Flat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1113 of 1,290 | #270 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3569 of 4,908 | #934 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 221 | 925 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 130 | 400 / 525 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 72.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 31.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Big Hill 3555 | Kangaroo Flat 3555 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bighillps.vic.edu.au | www.crusoecollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 38.0).
- •Big Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.9).
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is the larger school with 925 students compared with 221.
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -23%).
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 Big Hill Primary School better than Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College ranks higher (40.9 vs 38.0 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 Big Hill Primary School and Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Big Hill and Kangaroo Flat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Big Hill Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has 12.7.
How do Big Hill Primary School and Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College rank in VIC?
Big Hill Primary School is 1113th of 1,290 and Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is 270th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.