Hillcrest Christian College vs St Josephine Bakhita Catholic 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.
Hillcrest Christian College
Clyde North · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,231 students · ICSEA 1106
St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School
Clyde North · Catholic primary · Prep-5
121 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Hillcrest Christian College Clyde North VIC | St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 239 | #184 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #326 of 1,259 | #353 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 2,231 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 1,139 / 1,092 | 60 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 155 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 161.9 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 126.2 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clyde North 3978 | Clyde North 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrest.vic.edu.au | www.sjbclydenorth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 67.0).
- •Hillcrest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school with 2,231 students compared with 121.
- •Hillcrest Christian College is a independent school while St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Hillcrest Christian College better than St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 67.0 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 Hillcrest Christian College and St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Clyde North and Clyde North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Christian College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School has 13.7.
How do Hillcrest Christian College and St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Hillcrest Christian College is 95th of 239 and St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School is 184th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.