Don Bosco School vs St Agatha's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 10 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
St Agatha's School
Cranbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Don Bosco School Narre Warren VIC | St Agatha's School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #681 of 1,290 | #660 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2024 of 4,908 | #1951 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 207 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 99 | 254 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dbnarre.catholic.edu.au | www.stacbourne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.8 vs 59.7).
- •Don Bosco School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.4).
- •St Agatha's School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 207.
- •St Agatha's School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -28%).
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 St Agatha's 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 Don Bosco School and St Agatha's School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don Bosco School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Agatha's School has 15.4.
How do Don Bosco School and St Agatha's School rank in VIC?
Don Bosco School is 681st of 1,290 and St Agatha's School is 660th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.