Creswick Primary School vs Mount Blowhard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Creswick Primary School
Creswick · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 1009
Mount Blowhard Primary School
Blowhard · Government primary · Prep-6
79 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Creswick Primary School Creswick VIC | Mount Blowhard Primary School Blowhard VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 53 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 | 148 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 82 | 25 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Creswick 3363 | Blowhard 3352 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.creswickps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=dd4b5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Mount Blowhard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 49.9).
- •Creswick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Blowhard Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 15.3).
- •Creswick Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 79.
- •Mount Blowhard Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% 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 Primary School better than Mount Blowhard Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Blowhard Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 49.9 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 Primary School and Mount Blowhard Primary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Creswick and Blowhard in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Creswick Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Blowhard Primary School has 8.7.
How do Creswick Primary School and Mount Blowhard Primary School rank in VIC?
Creswick Primary School is 875th of 1,290 and Mount Blowhard Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.