Clyde Grammar vs Hillcrest Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde Grammar
Clyde North · Independent primary · Prep-5
312 students · ICSEA 1088
Hillcrest Christian College
Clyde North · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,231 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Clyde Grammar Clyde North VIC | Hillcrest Christian College Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #514 of 1,290 | #95 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1416 of 4,908 | #326 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 312 | 2,231 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 154 | 1,139 / 1,092 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 155 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1386% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 161.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 126.2 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clyde North 3978 | Clyde North 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clydegrammar.vic.edu.au | www.hillcrest.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 65.5).
- •Hillcrest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.8).
- •Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school with 2,231 students compared with 312.
- •Clyde Grammar has grown faster over five years (1386% 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 Clyde Grammar better than Hillcrest Christian College?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Christian College ranks higher (67.0 vs 65.5 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 Clyde Grammar and Hillcrest Christian College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Clyde North and Clyde North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clyde Grammar has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillcrest Christian College has 13.8.
How do Clyde Grammar and Hillcrest Christian College rank in VIC?
Clyde Grammar is 514th of 1,290 and Hillcrest Christian College is 95th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.