Chum Creek Primary School vs Toolangi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.0 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
Toolangi Primary School
Toolangi · Government primary · Prep-6
15 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Chum Creek Primary School Chum Creek VIC | Toolangi Primary School Toolangi VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 67 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 34 | 8 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chum Creek 3777 | Toolangi 3777 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Murrindindi |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chumcreek.vic.edu.au/ | www.toolangips.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chum Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 39.2).
- •Chum Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chum Creek Primary School is the larger school with 67 students compared with 15.
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 Toolangi Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chum Creek Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 39.2 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 Toolangi Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Chum Creek and Toolangi in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Chum Creek Primary School and Toolangi Primary School rank in VIC?
Chum Creek Primary School is unranked and Toolangi Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.