Craigieburn Primary School vs Mount Ridley P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigieburn Primary School
Craigieburn · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 979
Mount Ridley P-12 College
Craigieburn · Government combined · Prep-12
2,788 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Craigieburn Primary School Craigieburn VIC | Mount Ridley P-12 College Craigieburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1156 of 1,290 | #218 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3739 of 4,908 | #1026 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 458 | 2,788 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 240 | 1,301 / 1,487 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 370 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 261 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 221.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 79.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Craigieburn 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.craigieburnps.vic.edu.au | www.mountridleycollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Craigieburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.4 vs 32.0).
- •Craigieburn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craigieburn Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Mount Ridley P-12 College is the larger school with 2,788 students compared with 458.
- •Mount Ridley P-12 College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -47%).
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 Craigieburn Primary School better than Mount Ridley P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Craigieburn Primary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 32.0 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 Craigieburn Primary School and Mount Ridley P-12 College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Craigieburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigieburn Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Ridley P-12 College has 12.6.
How do Craigieburn Primary School and Mount Ridley P-12 College rank in VIC?
Craigieburn Primary School is 1156th of 1,290 and Mount Ridley P-12 College is 218th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.