Chum Creek Primary School vs Inverleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 137 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
Inverleigh Primary School
Inverleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
194 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Chum Creek Primary School Chum Creek VIC | Inverleigh Primary School Inverleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #644 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 67 | 194 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 34 | 96 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Chum Creek 3777 | Inverleigh 3321 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chumcreek.vic.edu.au/ | www.inverleighps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chum Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 60.4).
- •Chum Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.3).
- •Inverleigh Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 67.
- •Chum Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 1%).
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 Inverleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chum Creek Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 60.4 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 Chum Creek Primary School and Inverleigh Primary School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Chum Creek and Inverleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chum Creek Primary School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inverleigh Primary School has 12.3.
How do Chum Creek Primary School and Inverleigh Primary School rank in VIC?
Chum Creek Primary School is unranked and Inverleigh Primary School is 644th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.