Botanic Ridge Primary School vs Clyde Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Botanic Ridge Primary School
Botanic Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
445 students · ICSEA 1027
Clyde Primary School
Clyde · Government primary · Prep-6
518 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Botanic Ridge Primary School Botanic Ridge VIC | Clyde Primary School Clyde VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #737 of 1,290 | #878 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2202 of 4,908 | #2697 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 445 | 518 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 220 | 250 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +378% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 38.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Botanic Ridge 3977 | Clyde 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brps.vic.edu.au/ | www.clydeps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Botanic Ridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 49.8).
- •Botanic Ridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clyde Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Clyde Primary School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 445.
- •Botanic Ridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (378% vs -3%).
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 Botanic Ridge Primary School better than Clyde Primary School?
On the Success Index, Botanic Ridge Primary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 49.8 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 Botanic Ridge Primary School and Clyde Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Botanic Ridge and Clyde in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Botanic Ridge Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clyde Primary School has 13.4.
How do Botanic Ridge Primary School and Clyde Primary School rank in VIC?
Botanic Ridge Primary School is 737th of 1,290 and Clyde Primary School is 878th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.