Chum Creek Primary School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.3 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
St Brigid's School
Healesville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Chum Creek Primary School Chum Creek VIC | St Brigid's School Healesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #778 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2335 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 67 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 34 | 121 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Chum Creek 3777 | Healesville 3777 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chumcreek.vic.edu.au/ | www.sbhealesville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chum Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 54.9).
- •Chum Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chum Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.0).
- •St Brigid's School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 67.
- •Chum Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -16%).
- •Chum Creek Primary School is a government school while St Brigid's 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 Chum Creek Primary School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, Chum Creek Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 54.9 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 St Brigid's School?
About 6.3 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 St Brigid's School has 11.0.
How do Chum Creek Primary School and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Chum Creek Primary School is unranked and St Brigid's School is 778th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.