Diggers Rest Primary School vs Sunbury Downs Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.3 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
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
Sunbury · Government high school · 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Diggers Rest Primary School Diggers Rest VIC | Sunbury Downs Secondary College Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #555 of 1,290 | #193 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1557 of 4,908 | #656 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 560 | 789 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 273 | 372 / 417 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 178 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 77 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +67% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Diggers Rest 3427 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Melton | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.diggersrestps.vic.edu.au | www.sunburydowns.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Diggers Rest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 54.0).
- •Diggers Rest Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunbury Downs Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.9).
- •Sunbury Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 789 students compared with 560.
- •Diggers Rest Primary School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 20%).
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 Sunbury Downs Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Diggers Rest Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 54.0 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 Sunbury Downs Secondary College?
About 4.3 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 Sunbury Downs Secondary College has 12.6.
How do Diggers Rest Primary School and Sunbury Downs Secondary College rank in VIC?
Diggers Rest Primary School is 555th of 1,290 and Sunbury Downs Secondary College is 193rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.