St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School vs Topirum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 812 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School
Clyde North · Catholic primary · Prep-5
121 students · ICSEA 1101
Topirum Primary School
Clyde North · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School Clyde North VIC | Topirum Primary School Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 1,290 | #705 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #353 of 4,908 | #2092 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 121 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 61 | 259 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 120 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clyde North 3978 | Clyde North 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjbclydenorth.catholic.edu.au/ | www.topirumps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 58.0).
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Topirum Primary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 121.
- •St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School better than Topirum Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.7 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 St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School and Topirum Primary School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Clyde North and Clyde North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Topirum Primary School has 14.2.
How do St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School and Topirum Primary School rank in VIC?
St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School is 184th of 1,290 and Topirum Primary School is 705th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.