Collingwood College vs Fitzroy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 874 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collingwood College
Collingwood · Government combined · Prep-12
691 students · ICSEA 1022
Fitzroy Primary School
Fitzroy · Government primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Collingwood College Collingwood VIC | Fitzroy Primary School Fitzroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 239 | #446 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #682 of 1,259 | #1150 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 691 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 354 | 91 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.5 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Collingwood 3066 | Fitzroy 3065 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.collingwood.vic.edu.au | www.fitzroyprimaryschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fitzroy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 48.5).
- •Fitzroy Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fitzroy Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.5).
- •Collingwood College is the larger school with 691 students compared with 198.
- •Fitzroy Primary School has grown faster over five years (49% vs -14%).
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 Collingwood College better than Fitzroy Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fitzroy Primary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 48.5 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 Collingwood College and Fitzroy Primary School?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Collingwood and Fitzroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collingwood College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fitzroy Primary School has 8.9.
How do Collingwood College and Fitzroy Primary School rank in VIC?
Collingwood College is 159th of 239 and Fitzroy Primary School is 446th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.