Chairo Christian School vs St Ita's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chairo Christian School
Drouin · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,691 students · ICSEA 1055
St Ita's School
Drouin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Chairo Christian School Drouin VIC | St Ita's School Drouin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 239 | #944 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #469 of 1,259 | #2935 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,691 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 866 / 825 | 257 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 174 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.6 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drouin 3818 | Drouin 3818 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chairo.vic.edu.au/ | www.stidrouin.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chairo Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (59.6 vs 46.8).
- •Chairo Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chairo Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.2).
- •Chairo Christian School is the larger school with 1,691 students compared with 458.
- •St Ita's School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 10%).
- •Chairo Christian School is a independent school while St Ita's School is a catholic 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 Chairo Christian School better than St Ita's School?
On the Success Index, Chairo Christian School ranks higher (59.6 vs 46.8 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 Chairo Christian School and St Ita's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Drouin and Drouin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chairo Christian School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ita's School has 16.2.
How do Chairo Christian School and St Ita's School rank in VIC?
Chairo Christian School is 129th of 239 and St Ita's School is 944th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.