Donald High School vs Donald Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 767 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Donald High School
Donald · Government high school · 7-12
93 students · ICSEA 968
Donald Primary School
Donald · Government primary · Prep-6
81 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Donald High School Donald VIC | Donald Primary School Donald VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #290 of 348 | #1160 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1002 of 1,472 | #3752 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 93 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 56 | 43 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Donald 3480 | Donald 3480 |
| Council area | Buloke | Buloke |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.donaldhs.vic.edu.au | www.donaldps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Donald High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 35.2).
- •Donald High School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Donald High School has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 10.0).
- •Donald High School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 81.
- •Donald Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -32%).
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 Donald High School better than Donald Primary School?
On the Success Index, Donald High School ranks higher (37.7 vs 35.2 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 Donald High School and Donald Primary School?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Donald and Donald in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donald High School has 6.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Donald Primary School has 10.0.
How do Donald High School and Donald Primary School rank in VIC?
Donald High School is 290th of 348 and Donald Primary School is 1160th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.