Donburn Primary School vs Donvale Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Donburn Primary School
Doncaster East · Government primary · Prep-6
550 students · ICSEA 1133
Donvale Christian College
Donvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,623 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Donburn Primary School Doncaster East VIC | Donvale Christian College Donvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 1,290 | #55 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #244 of 4,908 | #149 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 550 | 1,623 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 283 | 779 / 844 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 129.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 77.0 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster East 3109 | Donvale 3111 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donburn.vic.edu.au | www.donvale.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Donburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 77.3).
- •Donvale Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Donvale Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Donvale Christian College is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 550.
- •Donburn Primary School is a government school while Donvale Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Donburn Primary School better than Donvale Christian College?
On the Success Index, Donburn Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 77.3 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 Donburn Primary School and Donvale Christian College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Doncaster East and Donvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donburn Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Donvale Christian College has 12.5.
How do Donburn Primary School and Donvale Christian College rank in VIC?
Donburn Primary School is 135th of 1,290 and Donvale Christian College is 55th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.