Don Bosco School vs Foundation Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 848 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Don Bosco School
Narre Warren · Catholic primary · Prep-6
207 students · ICSEA 1047
Foundation Learning Centre
Narre Warren · Independent special · 11-12
155 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Don Bosco School Narre Warren VIC | Foundation Learning Centre Narre Warren VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #681 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2024 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 207 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 99 | 118 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Narre Warren 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dbnarre.catholic.edu.au | www.foundationcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Don Bosco School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Foundation Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.5).
- •Don Bosco School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 155.
- •Don Bosco School is a catholic school while Foundation Learning Centre 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 Don Bosco School better than Foundation Learning Centre?
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 Don Bosco School and Foundation Learning Centre?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Narre Warren in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don Bosco School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Foundation Learning Centre has 11.9.
How do Don Bosco School and Foundation Learning Centre rank in VIC?
Don Bosco School is 681st of 1,290 and Foundation Learning Centre is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.