Arthurs Creek Primary School vs Doreen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arthurs Creek Primary School
Arthurs Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
22 students · ICSEA 930
Doreen Primary School
Doreen · Government primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Arthurs Creek Primary School Arthurs Creek VIC | Doreen Primary School Doreen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #508 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1400 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 22 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 14 | 77 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -63% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Arthurs Creek 3099 | Doreen 3754 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | acps.vic.edu.au/ | www.doreenps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Doreen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 28.3).
- •Doreen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arthurs Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 16.5).
- •Doreen Primary School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 22.
- •Doreen Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -63%).
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 Arthurs Creek Primary School better than Doreen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Doreen Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 28.3 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 Arthurs Creek Primary School and Doreen Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Arthurs Creek and Doreen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arthurs Creek Primary School has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Doreen Primary School has 16.5.
How do Arthurs Creek Primary School and Doreen Primary School rank in VIC?
Arthurs Creek Primary School is unranked and Doreen Primary School is 508th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.