Craigieburn South Primary School vs Willmott Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.3 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
Willmott Park Primary School
Craigieburn · Government primary · Prep-6
626 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Craigieburn South Primary School Craigieburn VIC | Willmott Park Primary School Craigieburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1222 of 1,290 | #1139 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4123 of 4,908 | #3675 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 545 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 304 | 321 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 47.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Craigieburn 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.craigsth.vic.edu.au/ | www.willmottparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Willmott Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 30.0).
- •Willmott Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willmott Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Willmott Park Primary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 545.
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 Willmott Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Willmott Park Primary School ranks higher (36.5 vs 30.0 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 South Primary School and Willmott Park Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Craigieburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigieburn South Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willmott Park Primary School has 13.3.
How do Craigieburn South Primary School and Willmott Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Craigieburn South Primary School is 1222nd of 1,290 and Willmott Park Primary School is 1139th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.