Darrang Primary School vs Healesville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 35 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darrang Primary School
Knoxfield · Government primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 974
Healesville Primary School
Healesville · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Darrang Primary School Knoxfield VIC | Healesville Primary School Healesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1086 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 64 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 34 | 99 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 11% |
| Suburb | Knoxfield 3180 | Healesville 3777 |
| Council area | Knox | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.carringtonps.vic.edu.au | www.hps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darrang Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 39.3).
- •Darrang Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.1).
- •Healesville Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 64.
- •Healesville Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -7%).
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 Darrang Primary School better than Healesville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darrang Primary School ranks higher (42.0 vs 39.3 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 Darrang Primary School and Healesville Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Knoxfield and Healesville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darrang Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Healesville Primary School has 16.1.
How do Darrang Primary School and Healesville Primary School rank in VIC?
Darrang Primary School is unranked and Healesville Primary School is 1086th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.