Christway College vs Fitra Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christway College
Clarinda · Independent combined · Prep-12
864 students · ICSEA 1111
Fitra Community School
Clayton South · Independent primary · Prep-6
68 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Christway College Clarinda VIC | Fitra Community School Clayton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #296 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 864 | 68 |
| Girls / boys | 424 / 440 | 38 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +196% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 6.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.7 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clarinda 3169 | Clayton South 3169 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christway.vic.edu.au | Fitra.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fitra Community School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 68.4).
- •Christway College has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fitra Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.5).
- •Christway College is the larger school with 864 students compared with 68.
- •Fitra Community School has grown faster over five years (196% vs 49%).
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 Christway College better than Fitra Community School?
On the Success Index, Fitra Community School ranks higher (74.3 vs 68.4 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 Christway College and Fitra Community School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Clarinda and Clayton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christway College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fitra Community School has 9.9.
How do Christway College and Fitra Community School rank in VIC?
Christway College is 89th of 239 and Fitra Community School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.