Don Bosco School vs Oatlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km 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
Oatlands Primary School
Narre Warren · Government primary · Prep-6
1,003 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Don Bosco School Narre Warren VIC | Oatlands Primary School Narre Warren VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #681 of 1,290 | #831 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2024 of 4,908 | #2542 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 207 | 1,003 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 99 | 490 / 513 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 63.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 30.3 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Narre Warren 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dbnarre.catholic.edu.au | www.oatlandsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Don Bosco School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 52.2).
- •Don Bosco School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Don Bosco School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Oatlands Primary School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 207.
- •Oatlands Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -28%).
- •Don Bosco School is a catholic school while Oatlands Primary School is a government 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 Oatlands Primary School?
On the Success Index, Don Bosco School ranks higher (58.8 vs 52.2 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 Don Bosco School and Oatlands Primary School?
About 2.2 km 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 Oatlands Primary School has 15.7.
How do Don Bosco School and Oatlands Primary School rank in VIC?
Don Bosco School is 681st of 1,290 and Oatlands Primary School is 831st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.