Bass Valley Primary School vs Darraweit Guim 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.
Bass Valley Primary School
Corinella · Government primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 974
Darraweit Guim Primary School
Darraweit Guim · Government primary · Prep-6
50 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Bass Valley Primary School Corinella VIC | Darraweit Guim Primary School Darraweit Guim VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1072 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3396 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 198 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 101 | 23 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +72% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Corinella 3984 | Darraweit Guim 3756 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | 5195bvps.global2.vic.edu.au/ | www.darraweitguimps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darraweit Guim Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.8 vs 40.4).
- •Darraweit Guim Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.0).
- •Bass Valley Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 50.
- •Darraweit Guim Primary School has grown faster over five years (72% vs -19%).
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 Bass Valley Primary School better than Darraweit Guim Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darraweit Guim Primary School ranks higher (42.8 vs 40.4 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 Bass Valley Primary School and Darraweit Guim Primary School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Corinella and Darraweit Guim in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bass Valley Primary School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darraweit Guim Primary School has 8.9.
How do Bass Valley Primary School and Darraweit Guim Primary School rank in VIC?
Bass Valley Primary School is 1072nd of 1,290 and Darraweit Guim Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.