Clifton Hill Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 940 m 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
St Joseph's School
Collingwood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
62 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Clifton Hill Primary School Clifton Hill VIC | St Joseph's School Collingwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #88 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 691 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 336 | 29 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Clifton Hill 3068 | Collingwood 3066 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cliftonhillps.vic.edu.au | www.sjcollingwood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clifton Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 30.1).
- •Clifton Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 14.0).
- •Clifton Hill Primary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 62.
- •Clifton Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -31%).
- •Clifton Hill Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Clifton Hill Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 30.1 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 St Joseph's School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Clifton Hill and Collingwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Hill Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 6.7.
How do Clifton Hill Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Clifton Hill Primary School is 56th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.