Camp Hill Primary School vs Riddells Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 86 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
Riddells Creek Primary School
Riddells Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Camp Hill Primary School Bendigo VIC | Riddells Creek Primary School Riddells Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #691 of 1,290 | #739 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2048 of 4,908 | #2205 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 251 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 121 | 152 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3552 | Riddells Creek 3431 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.camphillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rcps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Camp Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 56.6).
- •Riddells Creek Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 251.
- •Riddells Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Riddells Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Camp Hill Primary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 56.6 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 Riddells Creek Primary School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Riddells Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camp Hill Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riddells Creek Primary School has 13.4.
How do Camp Hill Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Camp Hill Primary School is 691st of 1,290 and Riddells Creek Primary School is 739th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.