Fitra Community School vs Spring Parks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fitra Community School
Clayton South · Independent primary · Prep-6
68 students · ICSEA 1099
Spring Parks Primary School
Springvale · Government primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Fitra Community School Clayton South VIC | Spring Parks Primary School Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #964 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3004 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 68 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 30 | 128 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +196% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clayton South 3169 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | Fitra.vic.edu.au | springparksps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fitra Community School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 46.0).
- •Fitra Community School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fitra Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.3).
- •Spring Parks Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 68.
- •Fitra Community School has grown faster over five years (196% vs 0%).
- •Fitra Community School is a independent school while Spring Parks Primary School is a government 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 Fitra Community School better than Spring Parks Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fitra Community School ranks higher (74.3 vs 46.0 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 Fitra Community School and Spring Parks Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clayton South and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fitra Community School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spring Parks Primary School has 12.3.
How do Fitra Community School and Spring Parks Primary School rank in VIC?
Fitra Community School is unranked and Spring Parks Primary School is 964th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.