Davis Creek Primary School vs Good News Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 513 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Creek Primary School
Tarneit · Government primary · Prep-6
930 students · ICSEA 1046
Good News Lutheran College
Tarneit · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,872 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Davis Creek Primary School Tarneit VIC | Good News Lutheran College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #523 of 1,290 | #78 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1440 of 4,908 | #243 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 930 | 1,872 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 496 | 916 / 956 |
| Foundation intake | 133 | 207 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +230% | +69% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.0 | 115.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 51.8 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | daviscreekps.vic.edu.au | www.goodnews.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good News Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 65.2).
- •Good News Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Davis Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.3).
- •Good News Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,872 students compared with 930.
- •Davis Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (230% vs 69%).
- •Davis Creek Primary School is a government school while Good News Lutheran College is an independent 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 Davis Creek Primary School better than Good News Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Good News Lutheran College ranks higher (71.0 vs 65.2 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 Davis Creek Primary School and Good News Lutheran College?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Davis Creek Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good News Lutheran College has 16.3.
How do Davis Creek Primary School and Good News Lutheran College rank in VIC?
Davis Creek Primary School is 523rd of 1,290 and Good News Lutheran College is 78th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.