Campbells Creek Primary School vs Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbells Creek Primary School
Campbells Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 1011
Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten
Muckleford · Independent combined · Prep-8
135 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Campbells Creek Primary School Campbells Creek VIC | Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten Muckleford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #741 of 1,290 | #93 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2211 of 4,908 | #316 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-8 |
| Students | 174 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 93 | 75 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Campbells Creek 3451 | Muckleford 3451 |
| Council area | Mount Alexander | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.campbellscreekps.vic.edu.au | www.cssk.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 56.5).
- •Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Campbells Creek Primary School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 135.
- •Campbells Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -23%).
- •Campbells Creek Primary School is a government school while Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten 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 Campbells Creek Primary School better than Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten?
On the Success Index, Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten ranks higher (67.4 vs 56.5 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 Campbells Creek Primary School and Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Campbells Creek and Muckleford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbells Creek Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten has 11.6.
How do Campbells Creek Primary School and Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten rank in VIC?
Campbells Creek Primary School is 741st of 1,290 and Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten is 93rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.