Clifton Creek Primary School vs Hastings Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 226 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
Hastings Primary School
Hastings · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Clifton Creek Primary School Clifton Creek VIC | Hastings Primary School Hastings VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1274 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4521 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 19 | 65 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 10% |
| Suburb | Clifton Creek 3875 | Hastings 3915 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cliftoncreekps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=6f96c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.6 vs 24.7).
- •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 12.3).
- •Hastings Primary School is the larger school with 147 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 Hastings Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clifton Creek Primary School and Hastings Primary School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Clifton Creek and Hastings in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Creek Primary School has 6.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hastings Primary School has 12.3.
How do Clifton Creek Primary School and Hastings Primary School rank in VIC?
Clifton Creek Primary School is unranked and Hastings Primary School is 1274th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.