Croydon Community School vs Croydon Hills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Community School
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
143 students · ICSEA 983
Croydon Hills Primary School
Croydon Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Croydon Community School Croydon VIC | Croydon Hills Primary School Croydon Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 348 | #256 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #714 of 1,472 | #534 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 143 | 737 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 87 | 349 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | – | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | 19 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 49.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 30.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon Hills 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.croydoncs.vic.edu.au | www.croydonhps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Croydon Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 51.2).
- •Croydon Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croydon Community School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 14.8).
- •Croydon Hills Primary School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 143.
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 Croydon Community School better than Croydon Hills Primary School?
On the Success Index, Croydon Hills Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 51.2 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 Croydon Community School and Croydon Hills Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Community School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Croydon Hills Primary School has 14.8.
How do Croydon Community School and Croydon Hills Primary School rank in VIC?
Croydon Community School is 209th of 348 and Croydon Hills Primary School is 256th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.