Daylesford Dharma School vs Tarrington Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 189 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
Tarrington Lutheran School
Tarrington · Independent primary · Prep-6
106 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Daylesford Dharma School Daylesford VIC | Tarrington Lutheran School Tarrington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #495 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1363 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 21 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 8 | 51 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Daylesford 3460 | Tarrington 3301 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dharmaschool.com.au | www.tarringtonls.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tarrington Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 64.3).
- •Tarrington Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Daylesford Dharma School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 12.9).
- •Tarrington Lutheran School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 21.
- •Tarrington Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -42%).
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 Tarrington Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Tarrington Lutheran School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.3 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 Tarrington Lutheran School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Daylesford and Tarrington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daylesford Dharma School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarrington Lutheran School has 12.9.
How do Daylesford Dharma School and Tarrington Lutheran School rank in VIC?
Daylesford Dharma School is unranked and Tarrington Lutheran School is 495th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.