Aintree Primary School vs Dharra School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aintree Primary School
Aintree · Government primary · Prep-6
1,323 students · ICSEA 1058
Dharra School
Aintree · Government special · U
111 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Aintree Primary School Aintree VIC | Dharra School Aintree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #601 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1721 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 1,323 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 631 / 692 | 25 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 183 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.5 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 36.8 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aintree 3336 | Aintree 3336 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aintreeps.vic.edu.au | dharraschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aintree Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dharra School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 15.5).
- •Aintree Primary School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 111.
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 Aintree Primary School better than Dharra 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 Aintree Primary School and Dharra School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aintree and Aintree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aintree Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dharra School has 4.0.
How do Aintree Primary School and Dharra School rank in VIC?
Aintree Primary School is 601st of 1,290 and Dharra School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.