Ainslie Parklands Primary School vs Kalinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
Kalinda Primary School
Ringwood · Government primary · Prep-6
424 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Ainslie Parklands Primary School Croydon VIC | Kalinda Primary School Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 1,290 | #505 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1770 of 4,908 | #1395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 93 | 424 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 44 | 196 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ainslieparklandsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.kalinda.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalinda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 61.7).
- •Kalinda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ainslie Parklands Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.5).
- •Kalinda Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 93.
- •Kalinda Primary School has grown faster over five years (-25% 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 Kalinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kalinda Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 61.7 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 Kalinda Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Ringwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ainslie Parklands Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalinda Primary School has 15.5.
How do Ainslie Parklands Primary School and Kalinda Primary School rank in VIC?
Ainslie Parklands Primary School is 610th of 1,290 and Kalinda Primary School is 505th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.