Diggers Rest Primary School vs Dromana Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 83 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Diggers Rest Primary School
Diggers Rest · Government primary · Prep-6
560 students · ICSEA 1034
Dromana Primary School
Dromana · Government primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Diggers Rest Primary School Diggers Rest VIC | Dromana Primary School Dromana VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #555 of 1,290 | #589 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1557 of 4,908 | #1665 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 560 | 557 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 273 | 265 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +67% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Diggers Rest 3427 | Dromana 3936 |
| Council area | Melton | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.diggersrestps.vic.edu.au | www.dromanaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Diggers Rest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 62.8).
- •Diggers Rest Primary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 557.
- •Diggers Rest Primary School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 8%).
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 Diggers Rest Primary School better than Dromana Primary School?
On the Success Index, Diggers Rest Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 62.8 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 Diggers Rest Primary School and Dromana Primary School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Diggers Rest and Dromana in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Diggers Rest Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dromana Primary School has 14.8.
How do Diggers Rest Primary School and Dromana Primary School rank in VIC?
Diggers Rest Primary School is 555th of 1,290 and Dromana Primary School is 589th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.