Aitken Creek Primary School vs Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 571 m 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
Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School
Craigieburn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
660 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Aitken Creek Primary School Craigieburn VIC | Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School Craigieburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1077 of 1,290 | #844 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3417 of 4,908 | #2591 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 972 | 660 |
| Girls / boys | 456 / 516 | 334 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +86% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 41.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Craigieburn 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aitkencreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.oscarromero.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 40.1).
- •Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aitken Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Aitken Creek Primary School is the larger school with 972 students compared with 660.
- •Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (86% vs -11%).
- •Aitken Creek Primary School is a government school while Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.4 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 Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School?
About 571 m 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 Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Aitken Creek Primary School and Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Aitken Creek Primary School is 1077th of 1,290 and Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School is 844th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.