Diggers Rest Primary School vs Maldon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 90 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
Maldon Primary School
Maldon · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Diggers Rest Primary School Diggers Rest VIC | Maldon Primary School Maldon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #555 of 1,290 | #697 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1557 of 4,908 | #2068 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 560 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 273 | 40 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +67% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Diggers Rest 3427 | Maldon 3463 |
| Council area | Melton | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.diggersrestps.vic.edu.au | www.maldonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Diggers Rest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 58.3).
- •Maldon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Diggers Rest Primary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 90.
- •Diggers Rest Primary School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 7%).
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 Maldon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Diggers Rest Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 58.3 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 Maldon Primary School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Diggers Rest and Maldon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Diggers Rest Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maldon Primary School has 12.7.
How do Diggers Rest Primary School and Maldon Primary School rank in VIC?
Diggers Rest Primary School is 555th of 1,290 and Maldon Primary School is 697th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.