Clifton Springs Primary School vs Drysdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Springs Primary School
Clifton Springs · Government primary · Prep-6
472 students · ICSEA 1003
Drysdale Primary School
Drysdale · Government primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Clifton Springs Primary School Clifton Springs VIC | Drysdale Primary School Drysdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #828 of 1,290 | #833 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2521 of 4,908 | #2546 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 472 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 242 | 181 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 29.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clifton Springs 3222 | Drysdale 3222 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cliftonspringsps.vic.edu.au | www.drysdaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.5 vs 52.1).
- •Drysdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clifton Springs Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 388.
- •Clifton Springs Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -19%).
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 Springs Primary School better than Drysdale 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 Springs Primary School and Drysdale Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clifton Springs and Drysdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Springs Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Drysdale Primary School has 13.3.
How do Clifton Springs Primary School and Drysdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Clifton Springs Primary School is 828th of 1,290 and Drysdale Primary School is 833rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.