Clunes Primary School vs Stratford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 300 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clunes Primary School
Clunes · Government primary · Prep-6
96 students · ICSEA 978
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Clunes Primary School Clunes VIC | Stratford Primary School Stratford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #999 of 1,290 | #1019 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3139 of 4,908 | #3202 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 96 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 45 | 45 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 7% |
| Suburb | Clunes 3370 | Stratford 3862 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clunesps.vic.edu.au | www.stratps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.2 vs 43.3).
- •Clunes Primary School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 92.
- •Stratford Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -16%).
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 Clunes Primary School better than Stratford 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 Clunes Primary School and Stratford Primary School?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Clunes and Stratford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clunes Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stratford Primary School has 11.2.
How do Clunes Primary School and Stratford Primary School rank in VIC?
Clunes Primary School is 999th of 1,290 and Stratford Primary School is 1019th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.