Ainslie Parklands Primary School vs Croydon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 Primary School
Croydon · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Ainslie Parklands Primary School Croydon VIC | Croydon Primary School Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 1,290 | #947 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1770 of 4,908 | #2945 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 93 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 44 | 102 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ainslieparklandsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.croydonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ainslie Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 46.6).
- •Ainslie Parklands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croydon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •Croydon Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 93.
- •Croydon Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ainslie Parklands Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 46.6 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 Primary 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 Primary School has 11.0.
How do Ainslie Parklands Primary School and Croydon Primary School rank in VIC?
Ainslie Parklands Primary School is 610th of 1,290 and Croydon Primary School is 947th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.