Derrimut Primary School vs Mother of God School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Derrimut Primary School
Derrimut · Government primary · Prep-6
574 students · ICSEA 998
Mother of God School
Ardeer · Catholic primary · Prep-6
107 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Derrimut Primary School Derrimut VIC | Mother of God School Ardeer VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #955 of 1,290 | #899 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2968 of 4,908 | #2772 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 574 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 280 / 294 | 54 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Derrimut 3030 | Ardeer 3022 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.derrimutps.vic.edu.au | www.mogardeer.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mother of God School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 46.3).
- •Derrimut Primary School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mother of God School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.7).
- •Derrimut Primary School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 107.
- •Derrimut Primary School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -26%).
- •Derrimut Primary School is a government school while Mother of God School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Derrimut Primary School better than Mother of God School?
On the Success Index, Mother of God School ranks higher (48.9 vs 46.3 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 Derrimut Primary School and Mother of God School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Derrimut and Ardeer in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Derrimut Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mother of God School has 8.8.
How do Derrimut Primary School and Mother of God School rank in VIC?
Derrimut Primary School is 955th of 1,290 and Mother of God School is 899th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.