Clyde Secondary College vs Topirum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde Secondary College
Clyde · Government high school · 7-10
1,096 students · ICSEA 1013
Topirum Primary School
Clyde North · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Clyde Secondary College Clyde VIC | Topirum Primary School Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 348 | #705 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #668 of 1,472 | #2092 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,096 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 582 | 259 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | – | 120 |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 39 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 44.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clyde 3978 | Clyde North 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clydesc.vic.edu.au | www.topirumps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Topirum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 53.4).
- •Topirum Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clyde Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
- •Clyde Secondary College is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 505.
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 Secondary College better than Topirum Primary School?
On the Success Index, Topirum Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 53.4 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 Secondary College and Topirum Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Clyde and Clyde North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clyde Secondary College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Topirum Primary School has 14.2.
How do Clyde Secondary College and Topirum Primary School rank in VIC?
Clyde Secondary College is 196th of 348 and Topirum Primary School is 705th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.