Diamond Creek Primary School vs Diamond Valley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Creek Primary School
Diamond Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 1065
Diamond Valley College
Diamond Creek · Government high school · 7-12
818 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Diamond Creek Primary School Diamond Creek VIC | Diamond Valley College Diamond Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #528 of 1,290 | #160 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1446 of 4,908 | #534 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 235 | 818 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 124 | 390 / 428 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 71.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Diamond Creek 3089 | Diamond Creek 3089 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.diamondcreekps.vic.edu.au | www.dvallcoll.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Diamond Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 59.1).
- •Diamond Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Diamond Valley College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Diamond Valley College is the larger school with 818 students compared with 235.
- •Diamond Valley College has grown faster over five years (27% vs -9%).
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 Primary School better than Diamond Valley College?
On the Success Index, Diamond Creek Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 59.1 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 Primary School and Diamond Valley College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Diamond Creek and Diamond Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Diamond Creek Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Diamond Valley College has 11.5.
How do Diamond Creek Primary School and Diamond Valley College rank in VIC?
Diamond Creek Primary School is 528th of 1,290 and Diamond Valley College is 160th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.