Clifton Hill Primary School vs Spensley Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Spensley Street Primary School
Clifton Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
261 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Clifton Hill Primary School Clifton Hill VIC | Spensley Street Primary School Clifton Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 1,290 | #28 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #88 of 4,908 | #46 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 691 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 336 | 132 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clifton Hill 3068 | Clifton Hill 3068 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cliftonhillps.vic.edu.au | www.ssps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spensley Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.3 vs 82.8).
- •Clifton Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1170), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spensley Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Clifton Hill Primary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 261.
- •Clifton Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -29%).
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 Spensley Street Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spensley Street Primary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 82.8 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 Spensley Street Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Clifton Hill and Clifton Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Hill Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spensley Street Primary School has 11.7.
How do Clifton Hill Primary School and Spensley Street Primary School rank in VIC?
Clifton Hill Primary School is 56th of 1,290 and Spensley Street Primary School is 28th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.