Aintree Primary School vs Thornhill Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aintree Primary School
Aintree · Government primary · Prep-6
1,323 students · ICSEA 1058
Thornhill Park Primary School
Thornhill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
768 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Aintree Primary School Aintree VIC | Thornhill Park Primary School Thornhill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #601 of 1,290 | #872 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1721 of 4,908 | #2671 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,323 | 768 |
| Girls / boys | 631 / 692 | 363 / 405 |
| Foundation intake | 183 | 164 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.5 | 51.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 21.5 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Aintree 3336 | Thornhill Park 3335 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aintreeps.vic.edu.au | thornhillparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aintree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 50.2).
- •Aintree Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thornhill Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Aintree Primary School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 768.
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 Aintree Primary School better than Thornhill Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Aintree Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 50.2 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 Aintree Primary School and Thornhill Park Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Aintree and Thornhill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aintree Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thornhill Park Primary School has 14.9.
How do Aintree Primary School and Thornhill Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Aintree Primary School is 601st of 1,290 and Thornhill Park Primary School is 872nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.