Apollo Parkways Primary School vs Diamond Valley Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 172 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Parkways Primary School
Greensborough · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 1103
Diamond Valley Special Developmental School
Greensborough · Government special · U
136 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Apollo Parkways Primary School Greensborough VIC | Diamond Valley Special Developmental School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #369 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #879 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 675 | 136 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 347 | 45 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 46.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Greensborough 3088 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.apolloparkps.vic.edu.au | www.diamondvalleysds.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Diamond Valley Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 15.2).
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 136.
- •Diamond Valley Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -12%).
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 Apollo Parkways Primary School better than Diamond Valley Special Developmental 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 Apollo Parkways Primary School and Diamond Valley Special Developmental School?
About 172 m in a straight line, between Greensborough and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Apollo Parkways Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Diamond Valley Special Developmental School has 4.1.
How do Apollo Parkways Primary School and Diamond Valley Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Apollo Parkways Primary School is 369th of 1,290 and Diamond Valley Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.