Cambridge Primary School vs The Grange P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Primary School
Hoppers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
660 students · ICSEA 1036
The Grange P-12 College
Hoppers Crossing · Government combined · Prep-12
1,919 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | The Grange P-12 College Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #923 of 1,290 | #220 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2851 of 4,908 | #1030 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 660 | 1,919 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 354 | 915 / 1,004 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 171 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 147.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 58.4 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cambridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.thegrange.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.8 vs 31.9).
- •Cambridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Grange P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •The Grange P-12 College is the larger school with 1,919 students compared with 660.
- •The Grange P-12 College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -31%).
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 Cambridge Primary School better than The Grange P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 31.9 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 Cambridge Primary School and The Grange P-12 College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Grange P-12 College has 13.0.
How do Cambridge Primary School and The Grange P-12 College rank in VIC?
Cambridge Primary School is 923rd of 1,290 and The Grange P-12 College is 220th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.