Diamond Creek East Primary School vs Eltham College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Creek East Primary School
Diamond Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
466 students · ICSEA 1066
Eltham College
Research · Independent combined · Prep-12
639 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Diamond Creek East Primary School Diamond Creek VIC | Eltham College Research VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #475 of 1,290 | #43 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1280 of 4,908 | #102 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 466 | 639 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 236 | 251 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 79 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 74.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 53.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Diamond Creek 3089 | Research 3095 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dceps.vic.edu.au | www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eltham College scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 67.1).
- •Eltham College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eltham College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.3).
- •Eltham College is the larger school with 639 students compared with 466.
- •Eltham College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
- •Diamond Creek East Primary School is a government school while Eltham College is an independent 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 Diamond Creek East Primary School better than Eltham College?
On the Success Index, Eltham College ranks higher (80.5 vs 67.1 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 Diamond Creek East Primary School and Eltham College?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Diamond Creek and Research in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Diamond Creek East Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eltham College has 8.5.
How do Diamond Creek East Primary School and Eltham College rank in VIC?
Diamond Creek East Primary School is 475th of 1,290 and Eltham College is 43rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.