Dingley Primary School vs Haileybury College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dingley Primary School
Dingley Village · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1063
Haileybury College
Keysborough · Independent combined · Prep-12
4,880 students · ICSEA 1191
| Measure | Dingley Primary School Dingley Village VIC | Haileybury College Keysborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #614 of 1,290 | #29 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1794 of 4,908 | #55 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 375 | 4,880 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 198 | 2,300 / 2,580 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 197 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 526 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 558 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 26.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1191 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 490.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 307.3 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dingley Village 3172 | Keysborough 3173 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dingleyps.vic.edu.au | www.haileybury.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Haileybury College scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 61.5).
- •Haileybury College has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Haileybury College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.1).
- •Haileybury College is the larger school with 4,880 students compared with 375.
- •Haileybury College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -18%).
- •Dingley Primary School is a government school while Haileybury College is an independent 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 Dingley Primary School better than Haileybury College?
On the Success Index, Haileybury College ranks higher (83.7 vs 61.5 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 Dingley Primary School and Haileybury College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Dingley Village and Keysborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dingley Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Haileybury College has 9.9.
How do Dingley Primary School and Haileybury College rank in VIC?
Dingley Primary School is 614th of 1,290 and Haileybury College is 29th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.