Doncaster Primary School vs St Gregory the Great School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 948 m 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
St Gregory the Great School
Doncaster · Catholic primary · Prep-6
271 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Doncaster Primary School Doncaster VIC | St Gregory the Great School Doncaster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 1,290 | #78 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #166 of 4,908 | #129 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 543 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 282 | 128 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Doncaster 3108 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.doncasterps.vic.edu.au | www.sgdoncaster.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.7 vs 81.4).
- •St Gregory the Great School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gregory the Great School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.0).
- •Doncaster Primary School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 271.
- •Doncaster Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -32%).
- •Doncaster Primary School is a government school while St Gregory the Great 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 Primary School better than St Gregory the Great 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 Doncaster Primary School and St Gregory the Great School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doncaster Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gregory the Great School has 12.1.
How do Doncaster Primary School and St Gregory the Great School rank in VIC?
Doncaster Primary School is 98th of 1,290 and St Gregory the Great School is 78th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.