Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School vs Donnybrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School
Wollert · Catholic primary · Prep-5
111 students · ICSEA 1098
Donnybrook Primary School
Donnybrook · Government primary · Prep-6
502 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School Wollert VIC | Donnybrook Primary School Donnybrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 1,290 | #636 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #268 of 4,908 | #1878 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 111 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 54 | 250 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 36.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Donnybrook 3064 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carloacutis.catholic.edu.au/ | donnybrookps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 60.6).
- •Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.6).
- •Donnybrook Primary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 111.
- •Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Donnybrook Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School better than Donnybrook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 60.6 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 Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School and Donnybrook Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Wollert and Donnybrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Donnybrook Primary School has 13.6.
How do Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School and Donnybrook Primary School rank in VIC?
Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School is 146th of 1,290 and Donnybrook Primary School is 636th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.