Davis Creek Primary School vs Karwan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km 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
Karwan Primary School
Tarneit · Government primary · Prep-6
823 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Davis Creek Primary School Tarneit VIC | Karwan Primary School Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #523 of 1,290 | #392 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1440 of 4,908 | #979 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 930 | 823 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 496 | 414 / 409 |
| Foundation intake | 133 | 144 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +230% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.0 | 59.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | daviscreekps.vic.edu.au | karwanps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Karwan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 65.2).
- •Karwan Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Davis Creek Primary School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 823.
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 Karwan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Karwan Primary School ranks higher (70.4 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 Karwan Primary School?
About 1.3 km 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 Karwan Primary School has 13.8.
How do Davis Creek Primary School and Karwan Primary School rank in VIC?
Davis Creek Primary School is 523rd of 1,290 and Karwan Primary School is 392nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.