Darrang Primary School vs Karoo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 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
Karoo Primary School
Rowville · Government primary · Prep-6
422 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Darrang Primary School Knoxfield VIC | Karoo Primary School Rowville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #459 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1194 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 64 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 34 | 209 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Knoxfield 3180 | Rowville 3178 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carringtonps.vic.edu.au | www.karoops.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Karoo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 42.0).
- •Karoo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darrang Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.5).
- •Karoo Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 64.
- •Darrang Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -19%).
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 Karoo Primary School?
On the Success Index, Karoo Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 42.0 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 Karoo Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Knoxfield and Rowville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darrang Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karoo Primary School has 13.5.
How do Darrang Primary School and Karoo Primary School rank in VIC?
Darrang Primary School is unranked and Karoo Primary School is 459th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.