Clyde Grammar vs Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 39 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
Village School
Croydon North · Independent primary · Prep-6
68 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Clyde Grammar Clyde North VIC | Village School Croydon North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #514 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1416 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 312 | 68 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 154 | 37 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1386% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Clyde North 3978 | Croydon North 3136 |
| Council area | Casey | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clydegrammar.vic.edu.au | www.villageschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Village School scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 65.5).
- •Village School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Village School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 18.8).
- •Clyde Grammar is the larger school with 312 students compared with 68.
- •Clyde Grammar has grown faster over five years (1386% vs 0%).
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 Village School?
On the Success Index, Village School ranks higher (72.1 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 Village School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Clyde North and Croydon North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clyde Grammar has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Village School has 8.7.
How do Clyde Grammar and Village School rank in VIC?
Clyde Grammar is 514th of 1,290 and Village School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.