Catholic Regional College Sydenham vs Parkwood Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Regional College Sydenham
Sydenham · Catholic high school · 11-12
974 students · ICSEA 1028
Parkwood Green Primary School
Hillside · Government primary · Prep-6
495 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Catholic Regional College Sydenham Sydenham VIC | Parkwood Green Primary School Hillside VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 348 | #1010 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #473 of 1,472 | #3181 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 974 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 490 | 246 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 493 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.4 | 31.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sydenham 3037 | Hillside 3037 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crcsydenham.net | www.parkwoodgreenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 43.5).
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.5).
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham is the larger school with 974 students compared with 495.
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham has grown faster over five years (13% vs -44%).
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham 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 Catholic Regional College Sydenham better than Parkwood Green Primary School?
On the Success Index, Catholic Regional College Sydenham ranks higher (61.7 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 Catholic Regional College Sydenham and Parkwood Green Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sydenham and Hillside in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Regional College Sydenham has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkwood Green Primary School has 15.5.
How do Catholic Regional College Sydenham and Parkwood Green Primary School rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College Sydenham is 149th of 348 and Parkwood Green Primary School is 1010th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.