Birmingham Primary School vs Riddells Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 70 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birmingham Primary School
Mount Evelyn · Government primary · Prep-6
666 students · ICSEA 1040
Riddells Creek Primary School
Riddells Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Birmingham Primary School Mount Evelyn VIC | Riddells Creek Primary School Riddells Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #749 of 1,290 | #739 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2231 of 4,908 | #2205 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 666 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 337 | 152 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Evelyn 3796 | Riddells Creek 3431 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.birminghamps.vic.edu.au | www.rcps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.3 vs 56.6).
- •Riddells Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Birmingham Primary School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 285.
- •Birmingham Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -13%).
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 Birmingham Primary School better than Riddells Creek Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birmingham Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Mount Evelyn and Riddells Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birmingham Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riddells Creek Primary School has 13.4.
How do Birmingham Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Birmingham Primary School is 749th of 1,290 and Riddells Creek Primary School is 739th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.