Darnum Primary School vs St Angela of the Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.1 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
St Angela of the Cross Primary School
Warragul · Catholic primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Darnum Primary School Darnum VIC | St Angela of the Cross Primary School Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #829 of 1,290 | #762 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2533 of 4,908 | #2282 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 175 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 103 | 151 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Darnum 3822 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.darnumps.vic.edu.au | www.stangelawarragul.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Angela of the Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 52.3).
- •St Angela of the Cross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darnum Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •St Angela of the Cross Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 175.
- •Darnum Primary School is a government school while St Angela of the Cross Primary School is a catholic 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 St Angela of the Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Angela of the Cross Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 52.3 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 St Angela of the Cross Primary School?
About 6.1 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 St Angela of the Cross Primary School has 15.0.
How do Darnum Primary School and St Angela of the Cross Primary School rank in VIC?
Darnum Primary School is 829th of 1,290 and St Angela of the Cross Primary School is 762nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.