Ceres Primary School vs Christian College Geelong
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ceres Primary School
Ceres · Government primary · Prep-6
124 students · ICSEA 1069
Christian College Geelong
Highton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,908 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Ceres Primary School Ceres VIC | Christian College Geelong Highton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 1,290 | #61 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1159 of 4,908 | #178 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 124 | 1,908 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 68 | 902 / 1,006 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 124 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +89% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 209.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 119.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ceres 3221 | Highton 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ceresps.vic.edu.au | www.christiancollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christian College Geelong scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 68.4).
- •Christian College Geelong has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian College Geelong has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.0).
- •Christian College Geelong is the larger school with 1,908 students compared with 124.
- •Christian College Geelong has grown faster over five years (89% vs 32%).
- •Ceres Primary School is a government school while Christian College Geelong 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 Ceres Primary School better than Christian College Geelong?
On the Success Index, Christian College Geelong ranks higher (75.0 vs 68.4 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 Ceres Primary School and Christian College Geelong?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Highton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ceres Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christian College Geelong has 9.1.
How do Ceres Primary School and Christian College Geelong rank in VIC?
Ceres Primary School is 450th of 1,290 and Christian College Geelong is 61st of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.