Birralee Primary School vs Koonung Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birralee Primary School
Doncaster · Government primary · Prep-6
576 students · ICSEA 1163
Koonung Secondary College
Mont Albert North · Government high school · 7-12
1,232 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Birralee Primary School Doncaster VIC | Koonung Secondary College Mont Albert North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 1,290 | #40 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #266 of 4,908 | #90 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 576 | 1,232 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 290 | 495 / 737 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 227 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 188 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.5 | 91.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 34.1 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Mont Albert North 3129 |
| Council area | Manningham | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.birralee.vic.edu.au/ | www.koonung.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.8 vs 78.4).
- •Birralee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Koonung Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •Koonung Secondary College is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 576.
- •Koonung Secondary College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -1%).
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 Birralee Primary School better than Koonung Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birralee Primary School and Koonung Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Mont Albert North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birralee Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koonung Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Birralee Primary School and Koonung Secondary College rank in VIC?
Birralee Primary School is 145th of 1,290 and Koonung Secondary College is 40th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.