Croydon Primary School vs Dorset Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Primary School
Croydon · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 955
Dorset Primary School
Croydon · Government primary · Prep-6
525 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Croydon Primary School Croydon VIC | Dorset Primary School Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #947 of 1,290 | #706 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2945 of 4,908 | #2094 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 225 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 123 | 245 / 280 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.croydonps.vic.edu.au | www.dorsetps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dorset Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 46.6).
- •Dorset Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croydon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.8).
- •Dorset Primary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 225.
- •Croydon Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% 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 Croydon Primary School better than Dorset Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dorset Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 46.6 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 Croydon Primary School and Dorset Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dorset Primary School has 16.8.
How do Croydon Primary School and Dorset Primary School rank in VIC?
Croydon Primary School is 947th of 1,290 and Dorset Primary School is 706th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.