Clifton Hill Primary School vs Merri Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Hill Primary School
Clifton Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
691 students · ICSEA 1186
Merri Creek Primary School
Fitzroy North · Government primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1186
| Measure | Clifton Hill Primary School Clifton Hill VIC | Merri Creek Primary School Fitzroy North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 1,290 | #104 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #88 of 4,908 | #179 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 691 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 336 | 234 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1186 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clifton Hill 3068 | Fitzroy North 3068 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cliftonhillps.vic.edu.au | www.merricreekps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Clifton Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 80.2).
- •Clifton Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •Clifton Hill Primary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 442.
- •Merri Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -9%).
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 Hill Primary School better than Merri Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clifton Hill Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 80.2 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 Clifton Hill Primary School and Merri Creek Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Clifton Hill and Fitzroy North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Hill Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merri Creek Primary School has 15.9.
How do Clifton Hill Primary School and Merri Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Clifton Hill Primary School is 56th of 1,290 and Merri Creek Primary School is 104th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.