Darnum Primary School vs Nilma Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.3 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
Nilma Primary School
Nilma · Government primary · Prep-6
75 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Darnum Primary School Darnum VIC | Nilma Primary School Nilma VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #829 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2533 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 175 | 75 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 103 | 40 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Darnum 3822 | Nilma 3821 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.darnumps.vic.edu.au | www.nilmaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darnum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 40.1).
- •Darnum Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nilma Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.5).
- •Darnum Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 75.
- •Darnum Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -4%).
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 Nilma Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darnum Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 40.1 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 Darnum Primary School and Nilma Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Darnum and Nilma in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darnum Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nilma Primary School has 11.4.
How do Darnum Primary School and Nilma Primary School rank in VIC?
Darnum Primary School is 829th of 1,290 and Nilma Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.