Donald Primary School vs Toongabbie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 373 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
Toongabbie Primary School
Toongabbie · Government primary · Prep-6
55 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Donald Primary School Donald VIC | Toongabbie Primary School Toongabbie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 35 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 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 38 | 30 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Donald 3480 | Toongabbie 3856 |
| Council area | Buloke | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.donaldps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=e3575524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.2 vs 34.8).
- •Donald Primary School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 55.
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 Toongabbie Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Donald Primary School and Toongabbie Primary School?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Donald and Toongabbie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donald Primary School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toongabbie Primary School has 10.2.
How do Donald Primary School and Toongabbie Primary School rank in VIC?
Donald Primary School is 1160th of 1,290 and Toongabbie Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.