Darnum Primary School vs ECG Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darnum Primary School
Darnum · Government primary · Prep-6
175 students · ICSEA 1006
ECG Secondary College
Warragul · Independent special · 9-12
306 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Darnum Primary School Darnum VIC | ECG Secondary College Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #829 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2533 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 175 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 103 | 148 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +103% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 45.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Darnum 3822 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.darnumps.vic.edu.au | ecg.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Darnum Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •ECG Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.5).
- •ECG Secondary College is the larger school with 306 students compared with 175.
- •ECG Secondary College has grown faster over five years (103% vs 16%).
- •Darnum Primary School is a government school while ECG Secondary College is an independent 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 Darnum Primary School better than ECG Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Darnum Primary School and ECG Secondary College?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Darnum and Warragul in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darnum Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and ECG Secondary College has 9.5.
How do Darnum Primary School and ECG Secondary College rank in VIC?
Darnum Primary School is 829th of 1,290 and ECG Secondary College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.