Hillcrest Christian College vs Topirum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.5 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
Topirum Primary School
Clyde North · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Hillcrest Christian College Clyde North VIC | Topirum Primary School Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 239 | #705 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #326 of 1,259 | #2092 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,231 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 1,139 / 1,092 | 259 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 155 | 120 |
| 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 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 161.9 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 126.2 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clyde North 3978 | Clyde North 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrest.vic.edu.au | www.topirumps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 58.0).
- •Hillcrest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school with 2,231 students compared with 505.
- •Hillcrest Christian College is a independent school while Topirum 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 Hillcrest Christian College better than Topirum Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Christian College ranks higher (67.0 vs 58.0 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 Topirum Primary School?
About 2.5 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 Topirum Primary School has 14.2.
How do Hillcrest Christian College and Topirum Primary School rank in VIC?
Hillcrest Christian College is 95th of 239 and Topirum Primary School is 705th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.