Donnybrook Primary School vs Elphinstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 76 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Donnybrook Primary School
Donnybrook · Government primary · Prep-6
502 students · ICSEA 1036
Elphinstone Primary School
Elphinstone · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Donnybrook Primary School Donnybrook VIC | Elphinstone Primary School Elphinstone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #636 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1878 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 502 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 252 | 15 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Donnybrook 3064 | Elphinstone 3448 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | donnybrookps.vic.edu.au/ | www.elphinstoneps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Donnybrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 57.5).
- •Elphinstone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 13.6).
- •Donnybrook Primary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 29.
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 Donnybrook Primary School better than Elphinstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Donnybrook Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 57.5 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 Donnybrook Primary School and Elphinstone Primary School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Donnybrook and Elphinstone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donnybrook Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elphinstone Primary School has 6.0.
How do Donnybrook Primary School and Elphinstone Primary School rank in VIC?
Donnybrook Primary School is 636th of 1,290 and Elphinstone Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.