Camp Hill Primary School vs Lancefield 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.
Camp Hill Primary School
Bendigo · Government primary · Prep-6
251 students · ICSEA 1040
Lancefield Primary School
Lancefield · Government primary · Prep-6
190 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Camp Hill Primary School Bendigo VIC | Lancefield Primary School Lancefield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #691 of 1,290 | #529 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2048 of 4,908 | #1448 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 251 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 121 | 100 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3552 | Lancefield 3435 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.camphillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lancefieldps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lancefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 58.5).
- •Camp Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Camp Hill Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 190.
- •Lancefield Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -23%).
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 Lancefield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lancefield Primary School ranks higher (65.1 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 Lancefield Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Lancefield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camp Hill Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lancefield Primary School has 13.5.
How do Camp Hill Primary School and Lancefield Primary School rank in VIC?
Camp Hill Primary School is 691st of 1,290 and Lancefield Primary School is 529th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.