Craigieburn South Primary School vs Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigieburn South Primary School
Craigieburn · Government primary · Prep-6
545 students · ICSEA 960
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
Roxburgh Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
614 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Craigieburn South Primary School Craigieburn VIC | Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Roxburgh Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1222 of 1,290 | #1265 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4123 of 4,908 | #4437 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 545 | 614 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 304 | 301 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 48.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 39.8 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Roxburgh Park 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.craigsth.vic.edu.au/ | www.gsroxburghpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Craigieburn South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 25.9).
- •Craigieburn South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 545.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -23%).
- •Craigieburn South Primary School is a government school while Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 South Primary School better than Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Craigieburn South Primary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 25.9 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 South Primary School and Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigieburn South Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has 12.6.
How do Craigieburn South Primary School and Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Craigieburn South Primary School is 1222nd of 1,290 and Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is 1265th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.