Darrang Primary School vs Scoresby Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
Scoresby Secondary College
Scoresby · Government high school · 7-12
244 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Darrang Primary School Knoxfield VIC | Scoresby Secondary College Scoresby VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #187 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #628 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 64 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 34 | 113 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Knoxfield 3180 | Scoresby 3179 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carringtonps.vic.edu.au | www.scoresbysc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scoresby Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 42.0).
- •Scoresby Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scoresby Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.8).
- •Scoresby Secondary College is the larger school with 244 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 Scoresby Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Scoresby Secondary College ranks higher (54.9 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 Scoresby Secondary College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Knoxfield and Scoresby in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darrang Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scoresby Secondary College has 8.6.
How do Darrang Primary School and Scoresby Secondary College rank in VIC?
Darrang Primary School is unranked and Scoresby Secondary College is 187th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.