Dora Creek Public School vs St John Vianney Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dora Creek Public School
Dora Creek · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 939
St John Vianney Primary School
Morisset · Catholic primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Dora Creek Public School Dora Creek NSW | St John Vianney Primary School Morisset NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1425 of 1,619 | #1197 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4358 of 4,908 | #3727 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 139 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 68 | 56 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 20% |
| Suburb | Dora Creek 2264 | Morisset 2264 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doracreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | morisset.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.7 vs 26.9).
- •St John Vianney Primary School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Vianney Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 17.6).
- •Dora Creek Public School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 118.
- •Dora Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -32%).
- •Dora Creek Public School is a government school while St John Vianney 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 Dora Creek Public School better than St John Vianney Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John Vianney Primary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 26.9 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 Dora Creek Public School and St John Vianney Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Dora Creek and Morisset in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dora Creek Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney Primary School has 9.8.
How do Dora Creek Public School and St John Vianney Primary School rank in NSW?
Dora Creek Public School is 1425th of 1,619 and St John Vianney Primary School is 1197th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.