Doonside High School vs St John Vianney's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 539 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doonside High School
Doonside · Government high school · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 917
St John Vianney's Primary School
Doonside · Catholic primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Doonside High School Doonside NSW | St John Vianney's Primary School Doonside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #463 of 539 | #343 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1269 of 1,472 | #1120 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 715 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 371 | 162 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Doonside 2767 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doonside-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjohnvianneysdoonside.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 26.6).
- •St John Vianney's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Doonside High School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
- •Doonside High School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 348.
- •Doonside High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
- •Doonside High School is a government school while St John Vianney's Primary 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 Doonside High School better than St John Vianney's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John Vianney's Primary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 26.6 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 Doonside High School and St John Vianney's Primary School?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Doonside and Doonside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doonside High School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's Primary School has 13.9.
How do Doonside High School and St John Vianney's Primary School rank in NSW?
Doonside High School is 463rd of 539 and St John Vianney's Primary School is 343rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.