Clifton Springs Primary School vs Sale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 220 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
Sale Primary School
Sale · Government primary · Prep-6
465 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Clifton Springs Primary School Clifton Springs VIC | Sale Primary School Sale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #828 of 1,290 | #943 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2521 of 4,908 | #2934 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 472 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 242 | 210 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Clifton Springs 3222 | Sale 3850 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cliftonspringsps.vic.edu.au | www.saleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clifton Springs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.5 vs 46.8).
- •Clifton Springs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •Clifton Springs Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 465.
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 Sale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clifton Springs Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 46.8 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 Springs Primary School and Sale Primary School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Clifton Springs and Sale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Springs Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sale Primary School has 15.1.
How do Clifton Springs Primary School and Sale Primary School rank in VIC?
Clifton Springs Primary School is 828th of 1,290 and Sale Primary School is 943rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.