Diamond Creek East Primary School vs Gisborne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 55 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
Gisborne Primary School
Gisborne · Government primary · Prep-6
481 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Diamond Creek East Primary School Diamond Creek VIC | Gisborne Primary School Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #475 of 1,290 | #461 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1280 of 4,908 | #1202 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 466 | 481 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 236 | 249 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Diamond Creek 3089 | Gisborne 3437 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dceps.vic.edu.au | www.gisborneps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.1 vs 68.0).
- •Gisborne Primary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 466.
- •Diamond Creek East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
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 Gisborne 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 Diamond Creek East Primary School and Gisborne Primary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Diamond Creek and Gisborne 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 Gisborne Primary School has 14.2.
How do Diamond Creek East Primary School and Gisborne Primary School rank in VIC?
Diamond Creek East Primary School is 475th of 1,290 and Gisborne Primary School is 461st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.