Croxton School vs Merri Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croxton School
Northcote · Government special · U
130 students · ICSEA 1008
Merri Creek Primary School
Fitzroy North · Government primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1186
| Measure | Croxton School Northcote VIC | Merri Creek Primary School Fitzroy North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #104 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #179 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 130 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 88 | 234 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1186 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Northcote 3070 | Fitzroy North 3068 |
| Council area | Darebin | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.croxton.vic.edu.au | www.merricreekps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Merri Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croxton School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 15.9).
- •Merri Creek Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 130.
- •Merri Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -13%).
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 Croxton School better than Merri Creek Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Croxton School and Merri Creek Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Northcote and Fitzroy North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croxton School has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merri Creek Primary School has 15.9.
How do Croxton School and Merri Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Croxton School is unranked and Merri Creek Primary School is 104th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.