Ceres Primary School vs Highton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.4 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
Highton Primary School
Highton · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Ceres Primary School Ceres VIC | Highton Primary School Highton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 1,290 | #103 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1159 of 4,908 | #177 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 124 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 68 | 185 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 18% |
| 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.hightonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 68.4).
- •Highton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ceres Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •Highton Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 124.
- •Ceres Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 11%).
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 Highton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Highton Primary School ranks higher (80.3 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 Highton Primary School?
About 4.4 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 Highton Primary School has 14.4.
How do Ceres Primary School and Highton Primary School rank in VIC?
Ceres Primary School is 450th of 1,290 and Highton Primary School is 103rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.