Daylesford Dharma School vs Daylesford Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Daylesford Dharma School
Daylesford · Independent primary · Prep-6
21 students · ICSEA 1062
Daylesford Secondary College
Daylesford · Government high school · 7-12
417 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Daylesford Dharma School Daylesford VIC | Daylesford Secondary College Daylesford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #197 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #669 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 21 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 8 | 199 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 63 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Daylesford 3460 | Daylesford 3460 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dharmaschool.com.au | www.daylesfordsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Daylesford Dharma School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 53.4).
- •Daylesford Dharma School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Daylesford Dharma School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 9.8).
- •Daylesford Secondary College is the larger school with 417 students compared with 21.
- •Daylesford Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -42%).
- •Daylesford Dharma School is a independent school while Daylesford Secondary College is a government 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 Daylesford Dharma School better than Daylesford Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Daylesford Dharma School ranks higher (64.3 vs 53.4 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 Daylesford Dharma School and Daylesford Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Daylesford and Daylesford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daylesford Dharma School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Daylesford Secondary College has 9.8.
How do Daylesford Dharma School and Daylesford Secondary College rank in VIC?
Daylesford Dharma School is unranked and Daylesford Secondary College is 197th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.