Don Valley Primary School vs Frankston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 59 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Don Valley Primary School
Don Valley · Government primary · Prep-6
39 students · ICSEA 1015
Frankston Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Don Valley Primary School Don Valley VIC | Frankston Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #754 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2252 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 39 | 241 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 21 | 133 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Don Valley 3139 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donvalleyps.vic.edu.au | www.frankstonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frankston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 54.3).
- •Don Valley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.3).
- •Frankston Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 39.
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 Valley Primary School better than Frankston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frankston Primary School ranks higher (56.0 vs 54.3 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 Valley Primary School and Frankston Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Don Valley and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don Valley Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frankston Primary School has 12.3.
How do Don Valley Primary School and Frankston Primary School rank in VIC?
Don Valley Primary School is unranked and Frankston Primary School is 754th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.