Broken Creek Primary School vs Red Cliffs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 410 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broken Creek Primary School
Broken Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 958
Red Cliffs Primary School
Red Cliffs · Government primary · Prep-6
138 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Broken Creek Primary School Broken Creek VIC | Red Cliffs Primary School Red Cliffs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1153 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3719 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 25 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 19 | 65 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 12% |
| Suburb | Broken Creek 3673 | Red Cliffs 3496 |
| Council area | Benalla | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.brokencreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.redcliffsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broken Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.3 vs 35.8).
- •Broken Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.5).
- •Red Cliffs Primary School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 25.
- •Broken Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -27%).
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 Broken Creek Primary School better than Red Cliffs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Broken Creek Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 35.8 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 Broken Creek Primary School and Red Cliffs Primary School?
About 410 km in a straight line, between Broken Creek and Red Cliffs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broken Creek Primary School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Cliffs Primary School has 12.5.
How do Broken Creek Primary School and Red Cliffs Primary School rank in VIC?
Broken Creek Primary School is unranked and Red Cliffs Primary School is 1153rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.