Ainslie Parklands Primary School vs Croydon Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ainslie Parklands Primary School
Croydon · Government primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 1044
Croydon Community School
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
143 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Ainslie Parklands Primary School Croydon VIC | Croydon Community School Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 1,290 | #209 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1770 of 4,908 | #714 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 93 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 44 | 56 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 26.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ainslieparklandsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.croydoncs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ainslie Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 51.2).
- •Ainslie Parklands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croydon Community School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 11.8).
- •Croydon Community School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 93.
- •Croydon Community School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -38%).
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 Ainslie Parklands Primary School better than Croydon Community School?
On the Success Index, Ainslie Parklands Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 51.2 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 Ainslie Parklands Primary School and Croydon Community School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ainslie Parklands Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Croydon Community School has 5.4.
How do Ainslie Parklands Primary School and Croydon Community School rank in VIC?
Ainslie Parklands Primary School is 610th of 1,290 and Croydon Community School is 209th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.