Don Bosco School vs Timbarra P-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Timbarra P-9 College
Berwick · Government combined · Prep-9
594 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Don Bosco School Narre Warren VIC | Timbarra P-9 College Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #681 of 1,290 | #178 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2024 of 4,908 | #812 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 207 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 99 | 281 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 50.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dbnarre.catholic.edu.au | www.timbarrap9.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Don Bosco School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 42.7).
- •Don Bosco School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Timbarra P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.5).
- •Timbarra P-9 College is the larger school with 594 students compared with 207.
- •Timbarra P-9 College has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -28%).
- •Don Bosco School is a catholic school while Timbarra P-9 College 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 Timbarra P-9 College?
On the Success Index, Don Bosco School ranks higher (58.8 vs 42.7 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 Timbarra P-9 College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don Bosco School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Timbarra P-9 College has 11.7.
How do Don Bosco School and Timbarra P-9 College rank in VIC?
Don Bosco School is 681st of 1,290 and Timbarra P-9 College is 178th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.