Donald Primary School vs Olinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 268 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
Olinda Primary School
Olinda · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Donald Primary School Donald VIC | Olinda Primary School Olinda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1160 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3752 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 81 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 38 | 4 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 15% |
| Suburb | Donald 3480 | Olinda 3788 |
| Council area | Buloke | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donaldps.vic.edu.au | www.olindaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Olinda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 35.2).
- •Donald Primary School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 13.
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 Olinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Olinda Primary 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 Primary School and Olinda Primary School?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Donald and Olinda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Donald Primary School and Olinda Primary School rank in VIC?
Donald Primary School is 1160th of 1,290 and Olinda Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.