Don Valley Primary School vs Woori Yallock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.2 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
Woori Yallock Primary School
Woori Yallock · Government primary · Prep-6
429 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Don Valley Primary School Don Valley VIC | Woori Yallock Primary School Woori Yallock VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #939 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2918 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 39 | 429 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 21 | 222 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Don Valley 3139 | Woori Yallock 3139 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.donvalleyps.vic.edu.au | www.woorips.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Don Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 47.0).
- •Don Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Don Valley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.6).
- •Woori Yallock Primary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 39.
- •Woori Yallock Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% 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 Woori Yallock Primary School?
On the Success Index, Don Valley Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 47.0 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 Woori Yallock Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Don Valley and Woori Yallock in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don Valley Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woori Yallock Primary School has 13.6.
How do Don Valley Primary School and Woori Yallock Primary School rank in VIC?
Don Valley Primary School is unranked and Woori Yallock Primary School is 939th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.