Dingley Primary School vs St Mark's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 523 m 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
St Mark's School
Dingley Village · Catholic primary · Prep-6
421 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Dingley Primary School Dingley Village VIC | St Mark's School Dingley Village VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #614 of 1,290 | #454 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1794 of 4,908 | #1168 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 375 | 421 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 198 | 198 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dingley Village 3172 | Dingley Village 3172 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dingleyps.vic.edu.au | www.smdingley.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 61.5).
- •St Mark's School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mark's School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •St Mark's School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 375.
- •St Mark's School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -18%).
- •Dingley Primary School is a government school while St Mark's 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 Dingley Primary School better than St Mark's School?
On the Success Index, St Mark's School ranks higher (68.4 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 St Mark's School?
About 523 m in a straight line, between Dingley Village and Dingley Village in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dingley Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's School has 14.3.
How do Dingley Primary School and St Mark's School rank in VIC?
Dingley Primary School is 614th of 1,290 and St Mark's School is 454th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.