Caulfield Junior College vs Ripponlea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caulfield Junior College
Caulfield North · Government primary · Prep-6
536 students · ICSEA 1160
Ripponlea Primary School
St Kilda East · Government primary · Prep-6
256 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Caulfield Junior College Caulfield North VIC | Ripponlea Primary School St Kilda East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 1,290 | #159 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #67 of 4,908 | #290 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 536 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 274 / 262 | 119 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Caulfield North 3161 | St Kilda East 3183 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caulfieldjc.vic.edu.au/ | www.ripponleaps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Caulfield Junior College scores higher on the Success Index (83.4 vs 78.4).
- •Caulfield Junior College has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ripponlea Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Caulfield Junior College is the larger school with 536 students compared with 256.
- •Caulfield Junior College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -13%).
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 Caulfield Junior College better than Ripponlea Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caulfield Junior College ranks higher (83.4 vs 78.4 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 Caulfield Junior College and Ripponlea Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Caulfield North and St Kilda East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caulfield Junior College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ripponlea Primary School has 13.1.
How do Caulfield Junior College and Ripponlea Primary School rank in VIC?
Caulfield Junior College is 42nd of 1,290 and Ripponlea Primary School is 159th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.