Niddrie Primary School vs Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 727 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Niddrie Primary School
Niddrie · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1052
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
Keilor East · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,913 students · ICSEA 1173
| Measure | Niddrie Primary School Niddrie VIC | Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Keilor East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #497 of 1,290 | #24 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1376 of 4,908 | #41 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 299 | 2,913 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 147 | 1,441 / 1,472 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 150 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 333 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 301 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 16.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1173 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 286.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 136.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Niddrie 3042 | Keilor East 3033 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.niddrieps.vic.edu.au | www.pegs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.3 vs 66.0).
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.6).
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is the larger school with 2,913 students compared with 299.
- •Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -9%).
- •Niddrie Primary School is a government school while Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School 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 Niddrie Primary School better than Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School ranks higher (85.3 vs 66.0 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 Niddrie Primary School and Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Niddrie and Keilor East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Niddrie Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School has 10.2.
How do Niddrie Primary School and Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School rank in VIC?
Niddrie Primary School is 497th of 1,290 and Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School is 24th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.