Cana Catholic Primary School vs Sydenham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 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
Sydenham Primary School
Sydenham · Government primary · Prep-6
993 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Cana Catholic Primary School Hillside VIC | Sydenham Primary School Sydenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #672 of 1,290 | #986 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1989 of 4,908 | #3087 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 508 | 993 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 259 | 458 / 535 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 119 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 69.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 37.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hillside 3037 | Sydenham 3037 |
| Council area | Melton | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canahillside.catholic.edu.au | www.sydenham.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cana Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 45.0).
- •Cana Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydenham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Sydenham Primary School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 508.
- •Cana Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -22%).
- •Cana Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Sydenham 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 Sydenham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cana Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 45.0 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 Cana Catholic Primary School and Sydenham Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Sydenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cana Catholic Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydenham Primary School has 14.3.
How do Cana Catholic Primary School and Sydenham Primary School rank in VIC?
Cana Catholic Primary School is 672nd of 1,290 and Sydenham Primary School is 986th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.