Briagolong Primary School vs Dandenong North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 163 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Briagolong Primary School
Briagolong · Government primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 955
Dandenong North Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
798 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Briagolong Primary School Briagolong VIC | Dandenong North Primary School Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1175 of 1,290 | #1057 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3832 of 4,908 | #3346 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 84 | 798 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 41 | 392 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 33.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Briagolong 3860 | Dandenong 3175 |
| Council area | Wellington | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.briagps.vic.edu.au | www.dandenongnorthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dandenong North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 34.1).
- •Briagolong Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.3).
- •Dandenong North Primary School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 84.
- •Briagolong Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% 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 Briagolong Primary School better than Dandenong North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dandenong North Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 34.1 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 Briagolong Primary School and Dandenong North Primary School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Briagolong and Dandenong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Briagolong Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dandenong North Primary School has 13.3.
How do Briagolong Primary School and Dandenong North Primary School rank in VIC?
Briagolong Primary School is 1175th of 1,290 and Dandenong North Primary School is 1057th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.