Clyde Grammar vs St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School
Clyde North · Catholic primary · Prep-5
121 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Clyde Grammar Clyde North VIC | St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #514 of 1,290 | #184 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1416 of 4,908 | #353 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 312 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 154 | 60 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1386% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 69% |
| 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.sjbclydenorth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 65.5).
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.8).
- •Clyde Grammar is the larger school with 312 students compared with 121.
- •Clyde Grammar is a independent school while St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary 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 Clyde Grammar better than St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.7 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 St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 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 St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School has 13.7.
How do Clyde Grammar and St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Clyde Grammar is 514th of 1,290 and St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School is 184th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.