Daylesford Dharma School vs Hepburn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.7 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
Hepburn Primary School
Hepburn · Government primary · Prep-6
42 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Daylesford Dharma School Daylesford VIC | Hepburn Primary School Hepburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 21 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 8 | 17 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Daylesford 3460 | Hepburn 3461 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dharmaschool.com.au | hepburnps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Daylesford Dharma School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 48.2).
- •Daylesford Dharma School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Daylesford Dharma School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 11.7).
- •Hepburn Primary School is the larger school with 42 students compared with 21.
- •Daylesford Dharma School has grown faster over five years (-42% vs -49%).
- •Daylesford Dharma School is a independent school while Hepburn Primary School 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 Hepburn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Daylesford Dharma School ranks higher (64.3 vs 48.2 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 Daylesford Dharma School and Hepburn Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Daylesford and Hepburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daylesford Dharma School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hepburn Primary School has 11.7.
How do Daylesford Dharma School and Hepburn Primary School rank in VIC?
Daylesford Dharma School is unranked and Hepburn Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.