Diggers Rest Primary School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.3 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
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Sunbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Diggers Rest Primary School Diggers Rest VIC | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #555 of 1,290 | #539 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1557 of 4,908 | #1505 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 560 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 273 | 144 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 51 |
| 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 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Diggers Rest 3427 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Melton | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.diggersrestps.vic.edu.au | www.olmcsunbury.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.9 vs 64.4).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Diggers Rest Primary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 299.
- •Diggers Rest Primary School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 7%).
- •Diggers Rest Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a catholic 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 Diggers Rest Primary School better than Our Lady of Mount Carmel 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 Diggers Rest Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Diggers Rest and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Diggers Rest Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has 15.4.
How do Diggers Rest Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School rank in VIC?
Diggers Rest Primary School is 555th of 1,290 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is 539th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.