Docklands Primary School vs South Melbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Docklands Primary School
Docklands · Government primary · Prep-6
616 students · ICSEA 1133
South Melbourne Primary School
Southbank · Government primary · Prep-6
502 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Docklands Primary School Docklands VIC | South Melbourne Primary School Southbank VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 1,290 | #3 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #25 of 4,908 | #5 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 616 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 318 | 248 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | 128 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 41.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Docklands 3008 | Southbank 3205 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.docklandsps.vic.edu.au | southmelbourneps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South Melbourne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (91.2 vs 86.0).
- •South Melbourne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Melbourne Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Docklands Primary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 502.
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 Docklands Primary School better than South Melbourne Primary School?
On the Success Index, South Melbourne Primary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 86.0 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 Docklands Primary School and South Melbourne Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Docklands and Southbank in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Docklands Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Melbourne Primary School has 12.1.
How do Docklands Primary School and South Melbourne Primary School rank in VIC?
Docklands Primary School is 18th of 1,290 and South Melbourne Primary School is 3rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.