Niddrie Primary School vs St Christopher's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 668 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
St Christopher's School
Airport West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
727 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Niddrie Primary School Niddrie VIC | St Christopher's School Airport West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #497 of 1,290 | #500 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1376 of 4,908 | #1388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 299 | 727 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 147 | 340 / 387 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 44.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Niddrie 3042 | Airport West 3042 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.niddrieps.vic.edu.au | www.stcapw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.0 vs 65.9).
- •St Christopher's School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Niddrie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.2).
- •St Christopher's School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 299.
- •St Christopher's School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
- •Niddrie Primary School is a government school while St Christopher's School is a catholic 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 St Christopher's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Niddrie Primary School and St Christopher's School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Niddrie and Airport West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Niddrie Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Christopher's School has 16.2.
How do Niddrie Primary School and St Christopher's School rank in VIC?
Niddrie Primary School is 497th of 1,290 and St Christopher's School is 500th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.