Don Valley Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.4 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
St Joseph's School
Yarra Junction · Catholic primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Don Valley Primary School Don Valley VIC | St Joseph's School Yarra Junction VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1013 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3190 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 39 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 21 | 38 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Don Valley 3139 | Yarra Junction 3797 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.donvalleyps.vic.edu.au | www.sjyarrajunction.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Don Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 43.4).
- •Don Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.8).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 39.
- •Don Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -28%).
- •Don Valley Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's School is a catholic 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 Valley Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Don Valley Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 43.4 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 St Joseph's School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Don Valley and Yarra Junction in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don Valley Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 9.5.
How do Don Valley Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Don Valley Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's School is 1013th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.