Aitken Creek Primary School vs Hume Anglican Grammar
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 Creek Primary School
Craigieburn · Government primary · Prep-6
972 students · ICSEA 992
Hume Anglican Grammar
Mickleham · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,948 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Aitken Creek Primary School Craigieburn VIC | Hume Anglican Grammar Mickleham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1077 of 1,290 | #98 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3417 of 4,908 | #336 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 972 | 2,948 |
| Girls / boys | 456 / 516 | 1,479 / 1,469 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 252 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 308 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +104% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 196.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 96.6 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Mickleham 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aitkencreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.humegrammar.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hume Anglican Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 40.1).
- •Hume Anglican Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aitken Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •Hume Anglican Grammar is the larger school with 2,948 students compared with 972.
- •Hume Anglican Grammar has grown faster over five years (104% vs -11%).
- •Aitken Creek Primary School is a government school while Hume Anglican Grammar is an independent 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 Creek Primary School better than Hume Anglican Grammar?
On the Success Index, Hume Anglican Grammar ranks higher (66.4 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 Hume Anglican Grammar?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Mickleham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitken Creek Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hume Anglican Grammar has 15.0.
How do Aitken Creek Primary School and Hume Anglican Grammar rank in VIC?
Aitken Creek Primary School is 1077th of 1,290 and Hume Anglican Grammar is 98th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.