Campbellfield Heights Primary School vs Ripplebrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 91 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbellfield Heights Primary School
Campbellfield · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 943
Ripplebrook Primary School
Ripplebrook · Government primary · Prep-6
43 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Campbellfield Heights Primary School Campbellfield VIC | Ripplebrook Primary School Ripplebrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1140 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3676 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 148 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 80 | 13 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Campbellfield 3061 | Ripplebrook 3818 |
| Council area | Hume | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | chps5034.vic.edu.au | www.ripplebrookps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Campbellfield Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.4 vs 29.8).
- •Ripplebrook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.9).
- •Campbellfield Heights Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 43.
- •Ripplebrook Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -6%).
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 Campbellfield Heights Primary School better than Ripplebrook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Campbellfield Heights Primary School ranks higher (36.4 vs 29.8 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 Campbellfield Heights Primary School and Ripplebrook Primary School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Campbellfield and Ripplebrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbellfield Heights Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ripplebrook Primary School has 9.0.
How do Campbellfield Heights Primary School and Ripplebrook Primary School rank in VIC?
Campbellfield Heights Primary School is 1140th of 1,290 and Ripplebrook Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.