Darraweit Guim Primary School vs Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darraweit Guim Primary School
Darraweit Guim · Government primary · Prep-6
50 students · ICSEA 974
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School
Wallan · Catholic primary · Prep-6
698 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Darraweit Guim Primary School Darraweit Guim VIC | Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School Wallan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #673 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1992 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 50 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 27 | 336 / 362 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | +139% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 28.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Darraweit Guim 3756 | Wallan 3756 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.darraweitguimps.vic.edu.au | ourladywallan.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 42.8).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darraweit Guim Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.9).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 50.
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (139% vs 72%).
- •Darraweit Guim Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of the Way Catholic 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 Darraweit Guim Primary School better than Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 42.8 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 Darraweit Guim Primary School and Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Darraweit Guim and Wallan in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darraweit Guim Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has 16.9.
How do Darraweit Guim Primary School and Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Darraweit Guim Primary School is unranked and Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is 673rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.