Chum Creek Primary School vs Healesville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chum Creek Primary School
Chum Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
67 students · ICSEA 1048
Healesville Primary School
Healesville · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Chum Creek Primary School Chum Creek VIC | Healesville Primary School Healesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1086 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 67 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 34 | 99 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Chum Creek 3777 | Healesville 3777 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chumcreek.vic.edu.au/ | www.hps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chum Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 39.3).
- •Chum Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chum Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.1).
- •Healesville Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 67.
- •Chum Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 7%).
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 Chum Creek Primary School better than Healesville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chum Creek Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 39.3 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 Chum Creek Primary School and Healesville Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Chum Creek and Healesville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chum Creek Primary School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Healesville Primary School has 16.1.
How do Chum Creek Primary School and Healesville Primary School rank in VIC?
Chum Creek Primary School is unranked and Healesville Primary School is 1086th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.