Doncaster Primary School vs Footscray City Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doncaster Primary School
Doncaster · Government primary · Prep-6
543 students · ICSEA 1125
Footscray City Primary School
Footscray · Government primary · Prep-6
455 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Doncaster Primary School Doncaster VIC | Footscray City Primary School Footscray VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 1,290 | #217 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #166 of 4,908 | #432 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 543 | 455 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 282 | 220 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 33.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Footscray 3011 |
| Council area | Manningham | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.doncasterps.vic.edu.au | www.fcps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Doncaster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.7 vs 76.5).
- •Footscray City Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Doncaster Primary School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 455.
- •Doncaster Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -10%).
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 Primary School better than Footscray City Primary School?
On the Success Index, Doncaster Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 76.5 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 Primary School and Footscray City Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Footscray in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doncaster Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Footscray City Primary School has 13.7.
How do Doncaster Primary School and Footscray City Primary School rank in VIC?
Doncaster Primary School is 98th of 1,290 and Footscray City Primary School is 217th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.