Christmas Hills Primary School vs Learning Co-Operative School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christmas Hills Primary School
Christmas Hills · Government primary · Prep-4
9 students · ICSEA 1057
Learning Co-Operative School
Cottles Bridge · Independent primary · Prep-5
31 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Christmas Hills Primary School Christmas Hills VIC | Learning Co-Operative School Cottles Bridge VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-4 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 9 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 6 | 19 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Christmas Hills 3775 | Cottles Bridge 3099 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christmashillsps.vic.edu.au | www.hurstbridgelearningcoop.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.1 vs 67.8).
- •Learning Co-Operative School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Learning Co-Operative School is the larger school with 31 students compared with 9.
- •Christmas Hills Primary School is a government school while Learning Co-Operative 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 Christmas Hills Primary School better than Learning Co-Operative School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christmas Hills Primary School and Learning Co-Operative School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Christmas Hills and Cottles Bridge in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Christmas Hills Primary School and Learning Co-Operative School rank in VIC?
Christmas Hills Primary School is unranked and Learning Co-Operative School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.