Darraweit Guim Primary School vs Wallan Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.9 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
Wallan Secondary College
Wallan · Government high school · 7-12
948 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Darraweit Guim Primary School Darraweit Guim VIC | Wallan Secondary College Wallan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #292 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1004 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 50 | 948 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 27 | 480 / 468 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 190 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Darraweit Guim 3756 | Wallan 3756 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.darraweitguimps.vic.edu.au | www.wallansc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darraweit Guim Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.8 vs 37.7).
- •Darraweit Guim Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darraweit Guim Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.2).
- •Wallan Secondary College is the larger school with 948 students compared with 50.
- •Darraweit Guim Primary School has grown faster over five years (72% vs 42%).
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 Wallan Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Darraweit Guim Primary School ranks higher (42.8 vs 37.7 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 Wallan Secondary College?
About 7.9 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 Wallan Secondary College has 14.2.
How do Darraweit Guim Primary School and Wallan Secondary College rank in VIC?
Darraweit Guim Primary School is unranked and Wallan Secondary College is 292nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.