Red Cliffs Primary School vs St Arnaud Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 273 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Red Cliffs Primary School
Red Cliffs · Government primary · Prep-6
138 students · ICSEA 958
St Arnaud Primary School
St Arnaud · Government primary · Prep-6
110 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Red Cliffs Primary School Red Cliffs VIC | St Arnaud Primary School St Arnaud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1153 of 1,290 | #1138 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3719 of 4,908 | #3673 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 138 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 73 | 49 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Red Cliffs 3496 | St Arnaud 3478 |
| Council area | Mildura | Northern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.redcliffsps.vic.edu.au | www.starnaudps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.8 vs 36.5).
- •Red Cliffs Primary School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 110.
- •St Arnaud Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -27%).
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 Red Cliffs Primary School better than St Arnaud Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Red Cliffs Primary School and St Arnaud Primary School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Red Cliffs and St Arnaud in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Red Cliffs Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Arnaud Primary School has 12.8.
How do Red Cliffs Primary School and St Arnaud Primary School rank in VIC?
Red Cliffs Primary School is 1153rd of 1,290 and St Arnaud Primary School is 1138th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.