Cana Catholic Primary School vs Parkwood Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cana Catholic Primary School
Hillside · Catholic primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1039
Parkwood Green Primary School
Hillside · Government primary · Prep-6
495 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Cana Catholic Primary School Hillside VIC | Parkwood Green Primary School Hillside VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #672 of 1,290 | #1010 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1989 of 4,908 | #3181 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 508 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 259 | 246 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 31.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hillside 3037 | Hillside 3037 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canahillside.catholic.edu.au | www.parkwoodgreenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cana Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 43.5).
- •Cana Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cana Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 495.
- •Cana Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -44%).
- •Cana Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Parkwood Green Primary School is a government 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 Cana Catholic Primary School better than Parkwood Green Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cana Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 43.5 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 Cana Catholic Primary School and Parkwood Green Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Hillside in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cana Catholic Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkwood Green Primary School has 15.5.
How do Cana Catholic Primary School and Parkwood Green Primary School rank in VIC?
Cana Catholic Primary School is 672nd of 1,290 and Parkwood Green Primary School is 1010th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.