Debney Meadows Primary School vs Parkville College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Debney Meadows Primary School
Flemington · Government primary · Prep-6
109 students · ICSEA 903
Parkville College
Parkville · Government special
| Measure | Debney Meadows Primary School Flemington VIC | Parkville College Parkville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1247 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4274 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | – |
| Students | 109 | – |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 58 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 73.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 48.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | – |
| Indigenous students | 1% | – |
| Suburb | Flemington 3031 | Parkville 3052 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.debneymeadowsps.vic.edu.au/ | parkvillecollege.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
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 Debney Meadows Primary School better than Parkville College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Debney Meadows Primary School and Parkville College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Flemington and Parkville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Debney Meadows Primary School and Parkville College rank in VIC?
Debney Meadows Primary School is 1247th of 1,290 and Parkville College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.