Craigieburn Secondary College vs Craigieburn South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 10 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigieburn Secondary College
Craigieburn · Government high school · 7-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 918
Craigieburn South Primary School
Craigieburn · Government primary · Prep-6
545 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Craigieburn Secondary College Craigieburn VIC | Craigieburn South Primary School Craigieburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #342 of 348 | #1222 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1382 of 1,472 | #4123 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,008 | 545 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 536 | 241 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | – | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 165 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.1 | 38.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Craigieburn 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.craigsth.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Craigieburn South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 22.0).
- •Craigieburn South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craigieburn Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.0).
- •Craigieburn Secondary College is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 545.
- •Craigieburn Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -23%).
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 Secondary College better than Craigieburn South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Craigieburn South Primary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 22.0 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 Secondary College and Craigieburn South Primary School?
About 10 m in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Craigieburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigieburn Secondary College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craigieburn South Primary School has 14.0.
How do Craigieburn Secondary College and Craigieburn South Primary School rank in VIC?
Craigieburn Secondary College is 342nd of 348 and Craigieburn South Primary School is 1222nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.