Elevation Secondary College vs Mickleham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elevation Secondary College
Craigieburn · Government high school · 7-12
1,177 students · ICSEA 962
Mickleham Primary School
Mickleham · Government primary · Prep-6
255 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Elevation Secondary College Craigieburn VIC | Mickleham Primary School Mickleham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #301 of 348 | #1049 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1032 of 1,472 | #3314 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,177 | 255 |
| Girls / boys | 576 / 601 | 108 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 213 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +706% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.6 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Mickleham 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elevationsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.micklehamps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mickleham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 36.6).
- •Mickleham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elevation Secondary College is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 255.
- •Elevation Secondary College has grown faster over five years (706% vs -39%).
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 Elevation Secondary College better than Mickleham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mickleham Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 36.6 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 Elevation Secondary College and Mickleham Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Mickleham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elevation Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mickleham Primary School has 12.4.
How do Elevation Secondary College and Mickleham Primary School rank in VIC?
Elevation Secondary College is 301st of 348 and Mickleham Primary School is 1049th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.