Campbells Creek Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.6 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
St Mary's School
Castlemaine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Campbells Creek Primary School Campbells Creek VIC | St Mary's School Castlemaine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #741 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2211 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 174 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 93 | 37 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Campbells Creek 3451 | Castlemaine 3450 |
| Council area | Mount Alexander | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.campbellscreekps.vic.edu.au | www.smcastlemaine.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.5 vs 56.9).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
- •Campbells Creek Primary School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 64.
- •Campbells Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -26%).
- •Campbells Creek Primary School is a government school while St Mary's School is a catholic 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 St Mary's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Campbells Creek Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Campbells Creek and Castlemaine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbells Creek Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 10.7.
How do Campbells Creek Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Campbells Creek Primary School is 741st of 1,290 and St Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.