Deer Park West Primary School vs Derrimut Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park West Primary School
Deer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
389 students · ICSEA 989
Derrimut Primary School
Derrimut · Government primary · Prep-6
574 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Deer Park West Primary School Deer Park VIC | Derrimut Primary School Derrimut VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #966 of 1,290 | #955 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3008 of 4,908 | #2968 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 389 | 574 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 199 | 280 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Deer Park 3023 | Derrimut 3030 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dpwps.vic.edu.au | www.derrimutps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.9 vs 46.3).
- •Derrimut Primary School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Derrimut Primary School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 389.
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 West Primary School better than Derrimut Primary School?
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 Deer Park West Primary School and Derrimut Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Deer Park and Derrimut in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deer Park West Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Derrimut Primary School has 12.7.
How do Deer Park West Primary School and Derrimut Primary School rank in VIC?
Deer Park West Primary School is 966th of 1,290 and Derrimut Primary School is 955th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.