Allansford and District Primary School vs Darnum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 298 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allansford and District Primary School
Allansford · Government primary · Prep-6
160 students · ICSEA 1006
Darnum Primary School
Darnum · Government primary · Prep-6
175 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Allansford and District Primary School Allansford VIC | Darnum Primary School Darnum VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #909 of 1,290 | #829 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2805 of 4,908 | #2533 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 160 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 76 | 72 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Allansford 3277 | Darnum 3822 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.allansford-ps.vic.edu.au | www.darnumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darnum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 48.4).
- •Allansford and District Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Darnum Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 160.
- •Darnum Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -4%).
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 Allansford and District Primary School better than Darnum Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darnum Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 48.4 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 Allansford and District Primary School and Darnum Primary School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Allansford and Darnum in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allansford and District Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darnum Primary School has 13.5.
How do Allansford and District Primary School and Darnum Primary School rank in VIC?
Allansford and District Primary School is 909th of 1,290 and Darnum Primary School is 829th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.