Aitken Creek Primary School vs Cavendish Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 253 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aitken Creek Primary School
Craigieburn · Government primary · Prep-6
972 students · ICSEA 992
Cavendish Primary School
Cavendish · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Aitken Creek Primary School Craigieburn VIC | Cavendish Primary School Cavendish VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1077 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3417 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 972 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 456 / 516 | 18 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Cavendish 3314 |
| Council area | Hume | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.aitkencreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.cavendishps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cavendish Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.6 vs 40.1).
- •Cavendish Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 14.4).
- •Aitken Creek Primary School is the larger school with 972 students compared with 32.
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 Creek Primary School better than Cavendish Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cavendish Primary School ranks higher (46.6 vs 40.1 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 Creek Primary School and Cavendish Primary School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Cavendish in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitken Creek Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cavendish Primary School has 7.3.
How do Aitken Creek Primary School and Cavendish Primary School rank in VIC?
Aitken Creek Primary School is 1077th of 1,290 and Cavendish Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.