Doncaster Gardens Primary School vs Serpell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Serpell Primary School
Templestowe · Government primary · Prep-6
1,231 students · ICSEA 1173
| Measure | Doncaster Gardens Primary School Doncaster East VIC | Serpell Primary School Templestowe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 1,290 | #183 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #424 of 4,908 | #351 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 785 | 1,231 |
| Girls / boys | 372 / 413 | 572 / 659 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | 145 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1173 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster East 3109 | Templestowe 3106 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dgps.vic.edu.au | www.serpellps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Serpell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 76.6).
- •Serpell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Doncaster Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.6).
- •Serpell Primary School is the larger school with 1,231 students compared with 785.
- •Serpell Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 1%).
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 Serpell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Serpell Primary School ranks higher (77.7 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 Serpell Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Doncaster East and Templestowe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doncaster Gardens Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Serpell Primary School has 17.6.
How do Doncaster Gardens Primary School and Serpell Primary School rank in VIC?
Doncaster Gardens Primary School is 211th of 1,290 and Serpell Primary School is 183rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.