Davis Creek Primary School vs The Grange P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
The Grange P-12 College
Hoppers Crossing · Government combined · Prep-12
1,919 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Davis Creek Primary School Tarneit VIC | The Grange P-12 College Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #523 of 1,290 | #220 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1440 of 4,908 | #1030 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 930 | 1,919 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 496 | 915 / 1,004 |
| Foundation intake | 133 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 171 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +230% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.0 | 147.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 58.4 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | daviscreekps.vic.edu.au | www.thegrange.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Davis Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.2 vs 31.9).
- •Davis Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Grange P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •The Grange P-12 College is the larger school with 1,919 students compared with 930.
- •Davis Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (230% vs 5%).
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 The Grange P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Davis Creek Primary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 31.9 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 The Grange P-12 College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Davis Creek Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Grange P-12 College has 13.0.
How do Davis Creek Primary School and The Grange P-12 College rank in VIC?
Davis Creek Primary School is 523rd of 1,290 and The Grange P-12 College is 220th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.