Doncaster Gardens Primary School vs Our Lady of the Pines School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doncaster Gardens Primary School
Doncaster East · Government primary · Prep-6
785 students · ICSEA 1147
Our Lady of the Pines School
Donvale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
404 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Doncaster Gardens Primary School Doncaster East VIC | Our Lady of the Pines School Donvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 1,290 | #54 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #424 of 4,908 | #86 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 785 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 372 / 413 | 191 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster East 3109 | Donvale 3111 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dgps.vic.edu.au | www.olopdonvale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Pines School scores higher on the Success Index (82.9 vs 76.6).
- •Doncaster Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Pines School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.0).
- •Doncaster Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 404.
- •Our Lady of the Pines School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 1%).
- •Doncaster Gardens Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of the Pines School is a catholic 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 Doncaster Gardens Primary School better than Our Lady of the Pines School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Pines School ranks higher (82.9 vs 76.6 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 Doncaster Gardens Primary School and Our Lady of the Pines School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Doncaster East and Donvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doncaster Gardens Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Pines School has 11.9.
How do Doncaster Gardens Primary School and Our Lady of the Pines School rank in VIC?
Doncaster Gardens Primary School is 211th of 1,290 and Our Lady of the Pines School is 54th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.