Darley Primary School vs Myrniong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darley Primary School
Darley · Government primary · Prep-6
505 students · ICSEA 988
Myrniong Primary School
Myrniong · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Darley Primary School Darley VIC | Myrniong Primary School Myrniong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1141 of 1,290 | #915 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3677 of 4,908 | #2827 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 505 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 275 | 74 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Darley 3340 | Myrniong 3341 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Moorabool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.darleyprimary.vic.edu.au/ | www.myrniongps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Myrniong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 36.4).
- •Myrniong Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Myrniong Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •Darley Primary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 147.
- •Darley Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -22%).
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 Darley Primary School better than Myrniong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Myrniong Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 36.4 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 Darley Primary School and Myrniong Primary School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Darley and Myrniong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darley Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Myrniong Primary School has 12.3.
How do Darley Primary School and Myrniong Primary School rank in VIC?
Darley Primary School is 1141st of 1,290 and Myrniong Primary School is 915th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.