Daylesford Primary School vs Hepburn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Daylesford Primary School
Daylesford · Government primary · Prep-6
192 students · ICSEA 1022
Hepburn Primary School
Hepburn · Government primary · Prep-6
42 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Daylesford Primary School Daylesford VIC | Hepburn Primary School Hepburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #783 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2347 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 192 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 81 | 17 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Daylesford 3460 | Hepburn 3461 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.daylesps.vic.edu.au | hepburnps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Daylesford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 48.2).
- •Daylesford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Daylesford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.7).
- •Daylesford Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 42.
- •Daylesford Primary School has grown faster over five years (-29% vs -49%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Caroline Springs
Frequently asked questions
Is Daylesford Primary School better than Hepburn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Daylesford Primary School ranks higher (54.7 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 Primary School and Hepburn Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Daylesford and Hepburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daylesford Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hepburn Primary School has 11.7.
How do Daylesford Primary School and Hepburn Primary School rank in VIC?
Daylesford Primary School is 783rd of 1,290 and Hepburn Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.