Don Valley Primary School vs Glenrowan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 155 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
Glenrowan Primary School
Glenrowan · Government primary · Prep-6
107 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Don Valley Primary School Don Valley VIC | Glenrowan Primary School Glenrowan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #744 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2222 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 39 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 21 | 58 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Don Valley 3139 | Glenrowan 3675 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.donvalleyps.vic.edu.au | www.glenrowanps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenrowan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.4 vs 54.3).
- •Glenrowan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.8).
- •Glenrowan Primary School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 39.
- •Glenrowan Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -5%).
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 Glenrowan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glenrowan Primary School ranks higher (56.4 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 Glenrowan Primary School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Don Valley and Glenrowan in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don Valley Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenrowan Primary School has 9.4.
How do Don Valley Primary School and Glenrowan Primary School rank in VIC?
Don Valley Primary School is unranked and Glenrowan Primary School is 744th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.