Clifton Creek Primary School vs Gunbower Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 351 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Creek Primary School
Clifton Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 922
Gunbower Primary School
Gunbower · Government primary · Prep-6
34 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Clifton Creek Primary School Clifton Creek VIC | Gunbower Primary School Gunbower VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 19 | 18 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 18% |
| Suburb | Clifton Creek 3875 | Gunbower 3566 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cliftoncreekps.vic.edu.au | www.gunbowerps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gunbower Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 25.6).
- •Clifton Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (922 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clifton Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 8.3).
- •Gunbower Primary School is the larger school with 34 students compared with 32.
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 Clifton Creek Primary School better than Gunbower Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gunbower Primary School ranks higher (28.3 vs 25.6 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 Clifton Creek Primary School and Gunbower Primary School?
About 351 km in a straight line, between Clifton Creek and Gunbower in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Creek Primary School has 6.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gunbower Primary School has 8.3.
How do Clifton Creek Primary School and Gunbower Primary School rank in VIC?
Clifton Creek Primary School is unranked and Gunbower Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.