Donald Primary School vs Kilmore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 203 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Donald Primary School
Donald · Government primary · Prep-6
81 students · ICSEA 964
Kilmore Primary School
Kilmore · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Donald Primary School Donald VIC | Kilmore Primary School Kilmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1160 of 1,290 | #1234 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3752 of 4,908 | #4205 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 81 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 38 | 237 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 34.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Donald 3480 | Kilmore 3764 |
| Council area | Buloke | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.donaldps.vic.edu.au | www.kilmoreps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Donald Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.2 vs 28.9).
- •Donald Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.9).
- •Kilmore Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 81.
- •Donald Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -14%).
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 Primary School better than Kilmore Primary School?
On the Success Index, Donald Primary School ranks higher (35.2 vs 28.9 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 Primary School and Kilmore Primary School?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Donald and Kilmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donald Primary School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kilmore Primary School has 13.9.
How do Donald Primary School and Kilmore Primary School rank in VIC?
Donald Primary School is 1160th of 1,290 and Kilmore Primary School is 1234th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.