Aitken College vs Greenvale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aitken College
Greenvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,453 students · ICSEA 1102
Greenvale Secondary College
Greenvale · Government high school · 7-10
540 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Aitken College Greenvale VIC | Greenvale Secondary College Greenvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 239 | #244 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #313 of 1,259 | #850 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,453 | 540 |
| Girls / boys | 736 / 717 | 250 / 290 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 113.5 | 41.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greenvale 3059 | Greenvale 3059 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aitkencollege.edu.au | www.greenvalesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aitken College scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 44.6).
- •Aitken College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aitken College is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 540.
- •Aitken College is a independent school while Greenvale Secondary College 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 Aitken College better than Greenvale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Aitken College ranks higher (67.5 vs 44.6 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 Aitken College and Greenvale Secondary College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Greenvale and Greenvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitken College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greenvale Secondary College has 13.1.
How do Aitken College and Greenvale Secondary College rank in VIC?
Aitken College is 92nd of 239 and Greenvale Secondary College is 244th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.