Christmas Hills Primary School vs Panton Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.8 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
Panton Hill Primary School
Panton Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Christmas Hills Primary School Christmas Hills VIC | Panton Hill Primary School Panton Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #418 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1048 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-4 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 9 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 6 | 77 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Christmas Hills 3775 | Panton Hill 3759 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christmashillsps.vic.edu.au | www.pantonhill.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Panton Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 68.1).
- •Panton Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Panton Hill Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 9.
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 Panton Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Panton Hill Primary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 68.1 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 Christmas Hills Primary School and Panton Hill Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Christmas Hills and Panton Hill 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 Panton Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Christmas Hills Primary School is unranked and Panton Hill Primary School is 418th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.