Delacombe Primary School vs Phoenix P-12 Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Delacombe Primary School
Delacombe · Government primary · Prep-6
641 students · ICSEA 970
Phoenix P-12 Community College
Sebastopol · Government combined · Prep-12
1,473 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Delacombe Primary School Delacombe VIC | Phoenix P-12 Community College Sebastopol VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1024 of 1,290 | #228 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3218 of 4,908 | #1127 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 641 | 1,473 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 330 | 728 / 745 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.7 | 129.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 76.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Delacombe 3356 | Sebastopol 3356 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.delacombeps.vic.edu.au | www.phoenix.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Delacombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 27.6).
- •Delacombe Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Phoenix P-12 Community College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Phoenix P-12 Community College is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 641.
- •Delacombe Primary School has grown faster over five years (55% vs 0%).
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 Delacombe Primary School better than Phoenix P-12 Community College?
On the Success Index, Delacombe Primary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 27.6 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 Delacombe Primary School and Phoenix P-12 Community College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Delacombe and Sebastopol in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Delacombe Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Phoenix P-12 Community College has 11.4.
How do Delacombe Primary School and Phoenix P-12 Community College rank in VIC?
Delacombe Primary School is 1024th of 1,290 and Phoenix P-12 Community College is 228th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.