Dartmoor Primary School vs Mackellar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 308 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dartmoor Primary School
Dartmoor · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 993
Mackellar Primary School
Delahey · Government primary · Prep-6
300 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Dartmoor Primary School Dartmoor VIC | Mackellar Primary School Delahey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #896 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2762 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 17 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 10 | 140 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.8 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dartmoor 3304 | Delahey 3037 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dartmoorps.vic.edu.au/ | www.mackellarps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackellar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 38.1).
- •Mackellar Primary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 17.
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 Dartmoor Primary School better than Mackellar Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mackellar Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 38.1 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 Dartmoor Primary School and Mackellar Primary School?
About 308 km in a straight line, between Dartmoor and Delahey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dartmoor Primary School and Mackellar Primary School rank in VIC?
Dartmoor Primary School is unranked and Mackellar Primary School is 896th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.