Chirnside Park Primary School vs Riddells Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 64 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chirnside Park Primary School
Chirnside Park · Government primary · Prep-6
411 students · ICSEA 1040
Riddells Creek Primary School
Riddells Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Chirnside Park Primary School Chirnside Park VIC | Riddells Creek Primary School Riddells Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #387 of 1,290 | #739 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #953 of 4,908 | #2205 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 411 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 204 | 152 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Chirnside Park 3116 | Riddells Creek 3431 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chirnsideparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rcps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chirnside Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 56.6).
- •Chirnside Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Chirnside Park Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 285.
- •Chirnside Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% 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 Chirnside Park Primary School better than Riddells Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chirnside Park Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 56.6 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 Chirnside Park Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Chirnside Park and Riddells Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chirnside Park Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riddells Creek Primary School has 13.4.
How do Chirnside Park Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Chirnside Park Primary School is 387th of 1,290 and Riddells Creek Primary School is 739th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.