Doncaster Secondary College vs Ss Peter & Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doncaster Secondary College
Doncaster · Government high school · 7-12
1,157 students · ICSEA 1067
Ss Peter & Paul's School
Doncaster East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Doncaster Secondary College Doncaster VIC | Ss Peter & Paul's School Doncaster East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,157 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 549 / 608 | 25 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.4 | 6.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Doncaster East 3109 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au | www.sppdcstr.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ss Peter & Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 65.8).
- •Ss Peter & Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ss Peter & Paul's School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.5).
- •Doncaster Secondary College is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 60.
- •Doncaster Secondary College is a government school while Ss Peter & Paul's 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 Secondary College better than Ss Peter & Paul's School?
On the Success Index, Ss Peter & Paul's School ranks higher (69.4 vs 65.8 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 Secondary College and Ss Peter & Paul's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doncaster Secondary College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ss Peter & Paul's School has 8.6.
How do Doncaster Secondary College and Ss Peter & Paul's School rank in VIC?
Doncaster Secondary College is 128th of 348 and Ss Peter & Paul's School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.