Arnolds Creek Primary School vs Drouin West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 126 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arnolds Creek Primary School
Harkness · Government primary · Prep-6
724 students · ICSEA 999
Drouin West Primary School
Drouin West · Government primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Arnolds Creek Primary School Harkness VIC | Drouin West Primary School Drouin West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #867 of 1,290 | #936 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2656 of 4,908 | #2914 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 724 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 363 | 114 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Harkness 3337 | Drouin West 3818 |
| Council area | Melton | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | arnoldscreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.drouinwest.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Arnolds Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 47.0).
- •Drouin West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.5).
- •Arnolds Creek Primary School is the larger school with 724 students compared with 239.
- •Arnolds Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 6%).
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 Arnolds Creek Primary School better than Drouin West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Arnolds Creek Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 47.0 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 Arnolds Creek Primary School and Drouin West Primary School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Harkness and Drouin West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arnolds Creek Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Drouin West Primary School has 12.6.
How do Arnolds Creek Primary School and Drouin West Primary School rank in VIC?
Arnolds Creek Primary School is 867th of 1,290 and Drouin West Primary School is 936th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.