Darrang Primary School vs Kent Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Kent Park Primary School
Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
197 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Darrang Primary School Knoxfield VIC | Kent Park Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #854 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2616 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 64 | 197 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 34 | 100 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Knoxfield 3180 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carringtonps.vic.edu.au | www.kentparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kent Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 42.0).
- •Kent Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darrang Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.0).
- •Kent Park Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 64.
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 Kent Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kent Park Primary School ranks higher (51.1 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 Kent Park Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Knoxfield and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darrang Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kent Park Primary School has 13.0.
How do Darrang Primary School and Kent Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Darrang Primary School is unranked and Kent Park Primary School is 854th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.