Croydon Primary School vs Luther College
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.
Croydon Primary School
Croydon · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 955
Luther College
Croydon Hills · Independent high school · 7-12
1,219 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Croydon Primary School Croydon VIC | Luther College Croydon Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #947 of 1,290 | #1 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2945 of 4,908 | #2 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 225 | 1,219 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 123 | 601 / 618 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 227 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 173 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 116.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 45.9 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon Hills 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.croydonps.vic.edu.au | www.luther.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Luther College scores higher on the Success Index (87.4 vs 46.6).
- •Luther College has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Luther College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.0).
- •Luther College is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 225.
- •Croydon Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 2%).
- •Croydon Primary School is a government school while Luther College is an independent 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 Croydon Primary School better than Luther College?
On the Success Index, Luther College ranks higher (87.4 vs 46.6 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 Primary School and Luther College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Luther College has 10.5.
How do Croydon Primary School and Luther College rank in VIC?
Croydon Primary School is 947th of 1,290 and Luther College is 1st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.