Aitken Creek Primary School vs Mount Ridley P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Mount Ridley P-12 College
Craigieburn · Government combined · Prep-12
2,788 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Aitken Creek Primary School Craigieburn VIC | Mount Ridley P-12 College Craigieburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1077 of 1,290 | #218 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3417 of 4,908 | #1026 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 972 | 2,788 |
| Girls / boys | 456 / 516 | 1,301 / 1,487 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 370 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 261 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 221.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 79.5 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Craigieburn 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aitkencreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.mountridleycollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aitken Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.1 vs 32.0).
- •Aitken Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Ridley P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •Mount Ridley P-12 College is the larger school with 2,788 students compared with 972.
- •Mount Ridley P-12 College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -11%).
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 Mount Ridley P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Aitken Creek Primary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 32.0 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 Mount Ridley P-12 College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Craigieburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitken Creek Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Ridley P-12 College has 12.6.
How do Aitken Creek Primary School and Mount Ridley P-12 College rank in VIC?
Aitken Creek Primary School is 1077th of 1,290 and Mount Ridley P-12 College is 218th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.