Castlemaine Primary School vs Castlemaine Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemaine Primary School
Castlemaine · Government primary · Prep-6
178 students · ICSEA 1054
Castlemaine Secondary College
Castlemaine · Government high school · 7-12
695 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Castlemaine Primary School Castlemaine VIC | Castlemaine Secondary College Castlemaine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #554 of 1,290 | #121 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1556 of 4,908 | #357 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 178 | 695 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 91 | 305 / 390 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Castlemaine 3450 | Castlemaine 3450 |
| Council area | Mount Alexander | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.castlemaineps.vic.edu.au/ | www.csc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Castlemaine Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 63.9).
- •Castlemaine Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Castlemaine Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Castlemaine Secondary College is the larger school with 695 students compared with 178.
- •Castlemaine Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -3%).
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 Castlemaine Primary School better than Castlemaine Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Castlemaine Secondary College ranks higher (67.0 vs 63.9 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 Castlemaine Primary School and Castlemaine Secondary College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Castlemaine and Castlemaine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castlemaine Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Castlemaine Secondary College has 10.7.
How do Castlemaine Primary School and Castlemaine Secondary College rank in VIC?
Castlemaine Primary School is 554th of 1,290 and Castlemaine Secondary College is 121st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.