Creswick North Primary School vs Creswick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Creswick North Primary School
Creswick · Government primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 968
Creswick Primary School
Creswick · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Creswick North Primary School Creswick VIC | Creswick Primary School Creswick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #875 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2690 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 58 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 36 | 66 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 9.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Creswick 3363 | Creswick 3363 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.creswicknorthps.vic.edu.au | www.creswickps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Creswick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.9 vs 41.7).
- •Creswick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Creswick North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.3).
- •Creswick Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 58.
- •Creswick North Primary School has grown faster over five years (45% vs -18%).
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 Creswick North Primary School better than Creswick Primary School?
On the Success Index, Creswick Primary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 41.7 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 Creswick North Primary School and Creswick Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Creswick and Creswick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Creswick North Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Creswick Primary School has 15.3.
How do Creswick North Primary School and Creswick Primary School rank in VIC?
Creswick North Primary School is unranked and Creswick Primary School is 875th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.