Chirnside Park Primary School vs Village 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.
Chirnside Park Primary School
Chirnside Park · Government primary · Prep-6
411 students · ICSEA 1040
Village School
Croydon North · Independent primary · Prep-6
68 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Chirnside Park Primary School Chirnside Park VIC | Village School Croydon North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #387 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #953 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 411 | 68 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 204 | 37 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Chirnside Park 3116 | Croydon North 3136 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chirnsideparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.villageschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Village School scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 70.7).
- •Village School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Village School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.9).
- •Chirnside Park Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 68.
- •Chirnside Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 0%).
- •Chirnside Park Primary School is a government school while Village School is an independent 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 Chirnside Park Primary School better than Village School?
On the Success Index, Village School ranks higher (72.1 vs 70.7 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 Chirnside Park Primary School and Village School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chirnside Park and Croydon North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chirnside Park Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Village School has 8.7.
How do Chirnside Park Primary School and Village School rank in VIC?
Chirnside Park Primary School is 387th of 1,290 and Village School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.