Creek Street Christian College vs Golden Square Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Creek Street Christian College
Bendigo · Independent combined · Prep-12
457 students · ICSEA 1063
Golden Square Primary School
Golden Square · Government primary · Prep-6
262 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Creek Street Christian College Bendigo VIC | Golden Square Primary School Golden Square VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 239 | #1144 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #329 of 1,259 | #3685 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 457 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 232 | 143 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.9 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Golden Square 3555 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.creekstreet.vic.edu.au/ | www.gsquareps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Creek Street Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 36.3).
- •Creek Street Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Creek Street Christian College is the larger school with 457 students compared with 262.
- •Creek Street Christian College has grown faster over five years (57% vs -34%).
- •Creek Street Christian College is a independent school while Golden Square 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 Creek Street Christian College better than Golden Square Primary School?
On the Success Index, Creek Street Christian College ranks higher (66.7 vs 36.3 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 Creek Street Christian College and Golden Square Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Golden Square in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Creek Street Christian College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Golden Square Primary School has 11.0.
How do Creek Street Christian College and Golden Square Primary School rank in VIC?
Creek Street Christian College is 96th of 239 and Golden Square Primary School is 1144th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.