Camp Hill Primary School vs Creek Street Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camp Hill Primary School
Bendigo · Government primary · Prep-6
251 students · ICSEA 1040
Creek Street Christian College
Bendigo · Independent combined · Prep-12
457 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Camp Hill Primary School Bendigo VIC | Creek Street Christian College Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #691 of 1,290 | #96 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2048 of 4,908 | #329 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 251 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 121 | 225 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 40.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3552 | Bendigo 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.camphillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.creekstreet.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Creek Street Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 58.5).
- •Creek Street Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Creek Street Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Creek Street Christian College is the larger school with 457 students compared with 251.
- •Creek Street Christian College has grown faster over five years (57% vs -23%).
- •Camp Hill Primary School is a government school while Creek Street Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Camp Hill Primary School better than Creek Street Christian College?
On the Success Index, Creek Street Christian College ranks higher (66.7 vs 58.5 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 Camp Hill Primary School and Creek Street Christian College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camp Hill Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Creek Street Christian College has 11.2.
How do Camp Hill Primary School and Creek Street Christian College rank in VIC?
Camp Hill Primary School is 691st of 1,290 and Creek Street Christian College is 96th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.