Clyde Grammar vs Topirum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Topirum Primary School
Clyde North · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Clyde Grammar Clyde North VIC | Topirum Primary School Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #514 of 1,290 | #705 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1416 of 4,908 | #2092 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 312 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 154 | 259 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 120 |
| 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 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clyde North 3978 | Clyde North 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clydegrammar.vic.edu.au | www.topirumps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Clyde Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 58.0).
- •Clyde Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Topirum Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.8).
- •Topirum Primary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 312.
- •Clyde Grammar is a independent school while Topirum Primary School is a government 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 Topirum Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clyde Grammar ranks higher (65.5 vs 58.0 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 Topirum Primary School?
About 1.8 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 Topirum Primary School has 14.2.
How do Clyde Grammar and Topirum Primary School rank in VIC?
Clyde Grammar is 514th of 1,290 and Topirum Primary School is 705th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.