Diamond Creek Primary School vs St Andrews Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 13 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
St Andrews Primary School
St Andrews · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Diamond Creek Primary School Diamond Creek VIC | St Andrews Primary School St Andrews VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #528 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1446 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 235 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 124 | 20 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Diamond Creek 3089 | St Andrews 3761 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.diamondcreekps.vic.edu.au | www.standrewsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.1 vs 65.9).
- •St Andrews Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.7).
- •Diamond Creek Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 40.
- •Diamond Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -17%).
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 St Andrews 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 Primary School and St Andrews Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Diamond Creek and St Andrews in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Diamond Creek Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Primary School has 8.7.
How do Diamond Creek Primary School and St Andrews Primary School rank in VIC?
Diamond Creek Primary School is 528th of 1,290 and St Andrews Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.