Dandenong Primary School vs Murchison Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 152 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dandenong Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
479 students · ICSEA 935
Murchison Primary School
Murchison · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Dandenong Primary School Dandenong VIC | Murchison Primary School Murchison VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1157 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3740 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 479 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 255 | 37 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 16% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Murchison 3610 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dandenongps.vic.edu.au | www.murchps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dandenong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.4 vs 31.2).
- •Dandenong Primary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 69.
- •Dandenong Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -29%).
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 Dandenong Primary School better than Murchison Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dandenong Primary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 31.2 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 Dandenong Primary School and Murchison Primary School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Dandenong and Murchison in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dandenong Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murchison Primary School has 12.3.
How do Dandenong Primary School and Murchison Primary School rank in VIC?
Dandenong Primary School is 1157th of 1,290 and Murchison Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.