Badger Creek Primary School vs Darnum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 70 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Creek Primary School
Healesville · Government primary · Prep-6
233 students · ICSEA 1006
Darnum Primary School
Darnum · Government primary · Prep-6
175 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Badger Creek Primary School Healesville VIC | Darnum Primary School Darnum VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #949 of 1,290 | #829 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2951 of 4,908 | #2533 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 233 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 123 | 72 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Healesville 3777 | Darnum 3822 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.badgerps.vic.edu.au | www.darnumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darnum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 46.5).
- •Darnum Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Badger Creek Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 175.
- •Darnum Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -3%).
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 Badger Creek Primary School better than Darnum Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darnum Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 46.5 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 Badger Creek Primary School and Darnum Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Healesville and Darnum in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Badger Creek Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darnum Primary School has 13.5.
How do Badger Creek Primary School and Darnum Primary School rank in VIC?
Badger Creek Primary School is 949th of 1,290 and Darnum Primary School is 829th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.