Clifton Creek Primary School vs Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 240 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
Meadows Primary School
Broadmeadows · Government primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Clifton Creek Primary School Clifton Creek VIC | Meadows Primary School Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1244 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4265 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 19 | 140 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 5% |
| Suburb | Clifton Creek 3875 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Hume |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cliftoncreekps.vic.edu.au | www.meadowsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.1 vs 25.6).
- •Clifton Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 12.0).
- •Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 263 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 Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, Meadows Primary School ranks higher (28.1 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 Meadows Primary School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Clifton Creek and Broadmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Creek Primary School has 6.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meadows Primary School has 12.0.
How do Clifton Creek Primary School and Meadows Primary School rank in VIC?
Clifton Creek Primary School is unranked and Meadows Primary School is 1244th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.