Diamond Creek Primary School vs North-Eastern Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
North-Eastern Montessori School
St Helena · Independent primary · Prep-6
106 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Diamond Creek Primary School Diamond Creek VIC | North-Eastern Montessori School St Helena VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #528 of 1,290 | #60 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1446 of 4,908 | #93 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 235 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 124 | 49 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Diamond Creek 3089 | St Helena 3088 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.diamondcreekps.vic.edu.au | northeastern.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •North-Eastern Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (82.7 vs 65.1).
- •North-Eastern Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North-Eastern Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.7).
- •Diamond Creek Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 106.
- •North-Eastern Montessori School has grown faster over five years (58% vs -9%).
- •Diamond Creek Primary School is a government school while North-Eastern Montessori School 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 Primary School better than North-Eastern Montessori School?
On the Success Index, North-Eastern Montessori School ranks higher (82.7 vs 65.1 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 North-Eastern Montessori School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Diamond Creek and St Helena in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Diamond Creek Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North-Eastern Montessori School has 10.0.
How do Diamond Creek Primary School and North-Eastern Montessori School rank in VIC?
Diamond Creek Primary School is 528th of 1,290 and North-Eastern Montessori School is 60th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.