Chalcot Lodge Primary School vs Doveton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chalcot Lodge Primary School
Endeavour Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1012
Doveton College
Doveton · Government combined · Prep-9
892 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Chalcot Lodge Primary School Endeavour Hills VIC | Doveton College Doveton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #897 of 1,290 | #239 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2767 of 4,908 | #1259 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 257 | 892 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 130 | 441 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 57.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 71.8 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Endeavour Hills 3802 | Doveton 3177 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chalcotps.vic.edu.au | www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chalcot Lodge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.0 vs 17.5).
- •Chalcot Lodge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chalcot Lodge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •Doveton College is the larger school with 892 students compared with 257.
- •Doveton College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -15%).
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 Chalcot Lodge Primary School better than Doveton College?
On the Success Index, Chalcot Lodge Primary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 17.5 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 Chalcot Lodge Primary School and Doveton College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Endeavour Hills and Doveton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chalcot Lodge Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Doveton College has 15.4.
How do Chalcot Lodge Primary School and Doveton College rank in VIC?
Chalcot Lodge Primary School is 897th of 1,290 and Doveton College is 239th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.