Deer Park North Primary School vs Swan Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 290 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
Swan Hill Primary School
Swan Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Deer Park North Primary School Deer Park VIC | Swan Hill Primary School Swan Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1152 of 1,290 | #1097 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3715 of 4,908 | #3508 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 307 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 166 | 254 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 42.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 16% |
| Suburb | Deer Park 3023 | Swan Hill 3585 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Swan Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.deerparknthps.vic.edu.au | www.swanhillps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Swan Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 35.8).
- •Deer Park North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.3).
- •Swan Hill Primary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 307.
- •Swan Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -11%).
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 Swan Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Swan Hill Primary School ranks higher (38.9 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 Swan Hill Primary School?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Deer Park and Swan Hill 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 Swan Hill Primary School has 12.3.
How do Deer Park North Primary School and Swan Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Deer Park North Primary School is 1152nd of 1,290 and Swan Hill Primary School is 1097th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.