Deer Park North Primary School vs Deer Park West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park North Primary School
Deer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
307 students · ICSEA 942
Deer Park West Primary School
Deer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
389 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Deer Park North Primary School Deer Park VIC | Deer Park West Primary School Deer Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1152 of 1,290 | #966 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3715 of 4,908 | #3008 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 307 | 389 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 166 | 190 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 29.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Deer Park 3023 | Deer Park 3023 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.deerparknthps.vic.edu.au | www.dpwps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Deer Park West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 35.8).
- •Deer Park West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deer Park North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.1).
- •Deer Park West Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 307.
- •Deer Park North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -19%).
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 Deer Park North Primary School better than Deer Park West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Deer Park West Primary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 35.8 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 Deer Park North Primary School and Deer Park West Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Deer Park and Deer Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deer Park North Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Deer Park West Primary School has 13.1.
How do Deer Park North Primary School and Deer Park West Primary School rank in VIC?
Deer Park North Primary School is 1152nd of 1,290 and Deer Park West Primary School is 966th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.