Ceres Primary School vs Clairvaux Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.3 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
Clairvaux Catholic School
Belmont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Ceres Primary School Ceres VIC | Clairvaux Catholic School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 1,290 | #426 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1159 of 4,908 | #1072 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 124 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 68 | 304 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ceres 3221 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ceresps.vic.edu.au | www.ccsbelmont.com.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.4 vs 69.3).
- •Clairvaux Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ceres Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
- •Clairvaux Catholic School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 124.
- •Ceres Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -5%).
- •Ceres Primary School is a government school while Clairvaux Catholic 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 Ceres Primary School better than Clairvaux Catholic 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 Ceres Primary School and Clairvaux Catholic School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ceres Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clairvaux Catholic School has 15.7.
How do Ceres Primary School and Clairvaux Catholic School rank in VIC?
Ceres Primary School is 450th of 1,290 and Clairvaux Catholic School is 426th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.