Aitken Hill Primary School vs Keelonith Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aitken Hill Primary School
Craigieburn · Government primary · Prep-6
892 students · ICSEA 1004
Keelonith Primary School
Greenvale · Government primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Aitken Hill Primary School Craigieburn VIC | Keelonith Primary School Greenvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #703 of 1,290 | #690 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2082 of 4,908 | #2046 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 892 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 427 / 465 | 162 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +103% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Greenvale 3059 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aitkenhillps.vic.edu.au/ | keelonithps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.0 vs 58.6).
- •Keelonith Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aitken Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Aitken Hill Primary School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 361.
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 Hill Primary School better than Keelonith Primary School?
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 Hill Primary School and Keelonith Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Greenvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aitken Hill Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keelonith Primary School has 14.1.
How do Aitken Hill Primary School and Keelonith Primary School rank in VIC?
Aitken Hill Primary School is 703rd of 1,290 and Keelonith Primary School is 690th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.