Clayton North Primary School vs Huntingdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton North Primary School
Clayton · Government primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 1064
Huntingdale Primary School
Oakleigh South · Government primary · Prep-6
414 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Clayton North Primary School Clayton VIC | Huntingdale Primary School Oakleigh South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #602 of 1,290 | #247 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1723 of 4,908 | #508 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 221 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 116 | 196 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clayton 3168 | Oakleigh South 3167 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.claytonnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.huntingdaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Huntingdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 62.2).
- •Huntingdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Huntingdale Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 221.
- •Huntingdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -8%).
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 Clayton North Primary School better than Huntingdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Huntingdale Primary School ranks higher (75.3 vs 62.2 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 Clayton North Primary School and Huntingdale Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Oakleigh South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clayton North Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Huntingdale Primary School has 14.8.
How do Clayton North Primary School and Huntingdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Clayton North Primary School is 602nd of 1,290 and Huntingdale Primary School is 247th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.