Aitken College

Compare Independent P-12 Coeducational School

School TypeCombined
Year RangeU, Prep-12
Address1010 MICKLEHAM ROAD Greenvale VIC 3059
Phone03 9333 1866
Website http://www.aitkencollege.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students1273
Boys629
Girls644
ICSEA Value1067
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$14,852
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government50%
State/Territory Government8%
Fees, parent contributions etc39%
Others3%
School Ranking History for Aitken College
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Primary) N/A N/A N/A
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Aitken College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1273; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.4/1
ICSEA Score: 1067;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 45%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 8% 27% 36% 29%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1271; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.9/1
ICSEA Score: 1064;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 43%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 9% 27% 37% 28%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1263; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.7/1
Student Attendence Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 1068;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 1%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 7% 28% 36% 29%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1264; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.4/1
Student Attendence Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1064;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 42%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 6% 26% 42% 26%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1275; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.3/1
Student Attendence Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1068;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 41%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 11% 22% 46% 21%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1272; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.8/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1068;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 38%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 14% 23% 38% 25%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1242; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.8/1
Student Attendence Rate: 93%
ICSEA Score: 1011;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 43%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 30% 33% 35% 1%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

29%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1067
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1273
  • Non-English Speaking45%
  • Top Quarter29%
  • Middle Top Quarter36%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter27%
  • Bottom Quarter8%

2014

28%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1064
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1271
  • Non-English Speaking43%
  • Top Quarter28%
  • Middle Top Quarter37%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter27%
  • Bottom Quarter9%

2013

29%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1068
  • Attendence Rate94%
  • Enrollments1263
  • Non-English Speaking1%
  • Top Quarter29%
  • Middle Top Quarter36%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter28%
  • Bottom Quarter7%

2012

26%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1064
  • Attendence Rate95%
  • Enrollments1264
  • Non-English Speaking42%
  • Top Quarter26%
  • Middle Top Quarter42%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter26%
  • Bottom Quarter6%

2011

21%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1068
  • Attendence Rate95%
  • Enrollments1275
  • Non-English Speaking41%
  • Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Top Quarter46%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter22%
  • Bottom Quarter11%

2010

25%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1068
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments1272
  • Non-English Speaking38%
  • Top Quarter25%
  • Middle Top Quarter38%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter23%
  • Bottom Quarter14%

2009

1%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1011
  • Attendence Rate93%
  • Enrollments1242
  • Non-English Speaking43%
  • Top Quarter1%
  • Middle Top Quarter35%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter33%
  • Bottom Quarter30%
NAPLAN Ranking - Primary Schools
2009

Rank 328th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 68
  • Reading 70
  • Writing 77
  • Language 68
  • Numeracy 58
2010

Rank 578th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 61
  • Reading 68
  • Writing 57
  • Language 69
  • Numeracy 54
2011

Rank 847th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 54
  • Reading 55
  • Writing 47
  • Language 58
  • Numeracy 58
2012

Rank 712nd Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 55
  • Reading 52
  • Writing 54
  • Language 61
  • Numeracy 55
2013

Rank 775th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 54
  • Reading 52
  • Writing 56
  • Language 56
  • Numeracy 53
2014

Rank 741st Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 55
  • Reading 51
  • Writing 53
  • Language 58
  • Numeracy 58
2015

Rank 744th Primary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 55
  • Reading 59
  • Writing 52
  • Language 58
  • Numeracy 54
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 131st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 68
  • Reading 63
  • Writing 80
  • Language 70
  • Numeracy 61
2010

Rank 165th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 62
  • Reading 64
  • Writing 68
  • Language 62
  • Numeracy 57
2011

Rank 175th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 61
  • Reading 58
  • Writing 66
  • Language 62
  • Numeracy 58
2012

Rank 198th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 58
  • Reading 55
  • Writing 63
  • Language 58
  • Numeracy 56
2013

Rank 161st Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 61
  • Reading 57
  • Writing 70
  • Language 62
  • Numeracy 57
2014

Rank 173rd Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 59
  • Reading 61
  • Writing 65
  • Language 60
  • Numeracy 52
2015

Rank 186th Secondary Schools In VIC

  • Overall 58
  • Reading 56
  • Writing 71
  • Language 57
  • Numeracy 51
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 147th 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 178
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.0
  • 48+ Students% 1.1
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 172nd 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 192
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.0
  • 48+ Students% 1.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2011

Rank 132nd 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 178
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 8.7
  • 48+ Students% 0.6
  • Number of 50 0.0
2012

Rank 194th 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 155
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 5.5
  • 48+ Students% 0.6
  • Number of 50 0.6
2013

Rank 144th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 145
  • Median Score 31
  • 40+ Subjects% 7.5
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2014

Rank 195th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 150
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 5.2
  • 48+ Students% 0.7
  • Number of 50 0.0
2015

Rank 172nd 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 158
  • Median Score 30
  • 40+ Subjects% 6.3
  • 48+ Students% 3.2
  • Number of 50 0.6

About Aitken College

Aitken College is a Uniting Church school providing a quality education in a caring and supportive community, emphasising academic achievement, creativity, environmental responsibility and service. The attractive rural setting features sports facilities; a Chapel and Performing Arts Centre; science, technology and computer laboratories; and a farm area.  There are separate schools for Prep to Year 2, Years 3 to 5, Years 6 and 7, Years 8 and 9, and Years 10 to 12.

The academic program includes an emphasis in early years on literacy and numeracy; core studies in English, mathematics, science, humanities, physical education and Indonesian; and an elective program including music, drama, art, information technology, design and technology, and commerce. Senior students undertake VCE and VCAL programs with careers education. Recently, about 90 per cent of Year 12 graduates have been offered a tertiary education place. Religion and Values Education is complemented by a weekly chapel service. Students can access welfare support, the Learning Centre for special needs, and co-curricular activities including sport and performing arts.

The college features its own water supply, extensive solar panels, wetlands and native gardens and has been rated highly as an environmentally sustainable school.

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $6,600
Year 12 are $6,600

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1240 students,
360 up to Year 6,
880 in secondary (Big)
140 in Year 12
145 in VCE level 3/4 Units
103 in VCE VET

Gender

50% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are streamed and of mixed ability.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: Indonesian

Overview of senior secondary subjects

43 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available; VCAL Available;

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: Indonesian

Selected senior secondary results

8% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 31;
satisfactory completions of VCE 100%, of VET 98%

Activities and Support

8 music options; 22 sporting activities; 76 other clubs or activities; 39 support staff.

Destinations

75% to university
20% to TAFE
5% to work

Schools closest to Aitken College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Greenvale Primary School 12-24 BRADFORD AVENUEGreenvale 3059 Primary Government 1.44 km