Aitken College vs Northside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 16 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
Northside Christian College
Bundoora · Independent combined · Prep-12
643 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Aitken College Greenvale VIC | Northside Christian College Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 239 | #91 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #313 of 1,259 | #312 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,453 | 643 |
| Girls / boys | 736 / 717 | 313 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.5% | 10.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 113.5 | 46.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 33.7 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greenvale 3059 | Bundoora 3083 |
| Council area | Hume | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aitkencollege.edu.au | www.ncc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.5 vs 67.6).
- •Aitken College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.8).
- •Aitken College is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 643.
- •Northside Christian College has grown faster over five years (44% vs 14%).
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 Northside Christian College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aitken College and Northside Christian College?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Greenvale and Bundoora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitken College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northside Christian College has 13.8.
How do Aitken College and Northside Christian College rank in VIC?
Aitken College is 92nd of 239 and Northside Christian College is 91st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.