Athol Road Primary School vs Dingley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Athol Road Primary School
Springvale South · Government primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 947
Dingley Primary School
Dingley Village · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Athol Road Primary School Springvale South VIC | Dingley Primary School Dingley Village VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1124 of 1,290 | #614 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3597 of 4,908 | #1794 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 402 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 184 | 177 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springvale South 3172 | Dingley Village 3172 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | atholroadps.vic.edu.au/ | www.dingleyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dingley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 37.6).
- •Dingley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Athol Road Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Athol Road Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 375.
- •Athol Road Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -18%).
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 Athol Road Primary School better than Dingley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dingley Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 37.6 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 Athol Road Primary School and Dingley Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Springvale South and Dingley Village in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Athol Road Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dingley Primary School has 15.1.
How do Athol Road Primary School and Dingley Primary School rank in VIC?
Athol Road Primary School is 1124th of 1,290 and Dingley Primary School is 614th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.