Dohertys Creek P-9 College vs Truganina South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dohertys Creek P-9 College
Truganina · Government combined · Prep-9
1,698 students · ICSEA 1070
Truganina South Primary School
Truganina · Government primary · Prep-6
594 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Dohertys Creek P-9 College Truganina VIC | Truganina South Primary School Truganina VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 239 | #639 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #461 of 1,259 | #1884 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,698 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 768 / 930 | 282 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 163 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +251% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.2 | 45.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.8 | 29.6 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Truganina 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dohertyscreekcollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.truganinasouthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.0 vs 60.6).
- •Dohertys Creek P-9 College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dohertys Creek P-9 College is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 594.
- •Dohertys Creek P-9 College has grown faster over five years (251% vs -17%).
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 Dohertys Creek P-9 College better than Truganina South Primary 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 Dohertys Creek P-9 College and Truganina South Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Truganina and Truganina in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dohertys Creek P-9 College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Truganina South Primary School has 13.2.
How do Dohertys Creek P-9 College and Truganina South Primary School rank in VIC?
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is 127th of 239 and Truganina South Primary School is 639th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.