Darul Ulum College of Victoria vs St Matthew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 878 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darul Ulum College of Victoria
Fawkner · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,766 students · ICSEA 1005
St Matthew's School
Fawkner · Catholic primary · Prep-6
204 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Darul Ulum College of Victoria Fawkner VIC | St Matthew's School Fawkner VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 239 | #887 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #955 of 1,259 | #2728 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,766 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 965 / 801 | 98 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 203 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.0 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.2 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Fawkner 3060 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dulum.vic.edu.au | www.smfawknernth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 35.4).
- •St Matthew's School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Matthew's School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •Darul Ulum College of Victoria is the larger school with 1,766 students compared with 204.
- •Darul Ulum College of Victoria has grown faster over five years (49% vs -39%).
- •Darul Ulum College of Victoria is a independent school while St Matthew's 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 Darul Ulum College of Victoria better than St Matthew's School?
On the Success Index, St Matthew's School ranks higher (49.6 vs 35.4 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 Darul Ulum College of Victoria and St Matthew's School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Fawkner and Fawkner in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darul Ulum College of Victoria has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Matthew's School has 11.7.
How do Darul Ulum College of Victoria and St Matthew's School rank in VIC?
Darul Ulum College of Victoria is 207th of 239 and St Matthew's School is 887th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.