Diamond Creek Primary School vs St Helena Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St Helena Secondary College
Eltham North · Government high school · 7-12
1,414 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Diamond Creek Primary School Diamond Creek VIC | St Helena Secondary College Eltham North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #528 of 1,290 | #127 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1446 of 4,908 | #382 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 235 | 1,414 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 124 | 695 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 242 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 187 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 118.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 38.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Diamond Creek 3089 | Eltham North 3095 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.diamondcreekps.vic.edu.au | www.sthelena.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.1 vs 65.9).
- •St Helena Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •St Helena Secondary College is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 235.
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 Helena Secondary College?
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 Helena Secondary College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Diamond Creek and Eltham North 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 Helena Secondary College has 12.0.
How do Diamond Creek Primary School and St Helena Secondary College rank in VIC?
Diamond Creek Primary School is 528th of 1,290 and St Helena Secondary College is 127th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.