Caledonian Primary School vs Canadian Lead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caledonian Primary School
Brown Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
215 students · ICSEA 1010
Canadian Lead Primary School
Ballarat East · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Caledonian Primary School Brown Hill VIC | Canadian Lead Primary School Ballarat East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #723 of 1,290 | #1131 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2146 of 4,908 | #3644 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 215 | 235 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 105 | 104 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Brown Hill 3350 | Ballarat East 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.caledonianps.vic.edu.au | www.clps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Caledonian Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 36.9).
- •Caledonian Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caledonian Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.5).
- •Canadian Lead Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 215.
- •Canadian Lead Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 0%).
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 Caledonian Primary School better than Canadian Lead Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caledonian Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 36.9 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 Caledonian Primary School and Canadian Lead Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Brown Hill and Ballarat East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caledonian Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canadian Lead Primary School has 14.5.
How do Caledonian Primary School and Canadian Lead Primary School rank in VIC?
Caledonian Primary School is 723rd of 1,290 and Canadian Lead Primary School is 1131st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.