Donnybrook Primary School vs Gilgai Plains Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.5 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
Gilgai Plains Primary School
Kalkallo · Government primary · Prep-6
953 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Donnybrook Primary School Donnybrook VIC | Gilgai Plains Primary School Kalkallo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #636 of 1,290 | #645 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1878 of 4,908 | #1900 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 502 | 953 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 252 | 469 / 484 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 171 |
| 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 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 67.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Donnybrook 3064 | Kalkallo 3064 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | donnybrookps.vic.edu.au/ | gilgaiplainsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.6 vs 60.3).
- •Gilgai Plains Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Donnybrook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Gilgai Plains Primary School is the larger school with 953 students compared with 502.
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 Gilgai Plains Primary 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 Donnybrook Primary School and Gilgai Plains Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Donnybrook and Kalkallo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donnybrook Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gilgai Plains Primary School has 14.2.
How do Donnybrook Primary School and Gilgai Plains Primary School rank in VIC?
Donnybrook Primary School is 636th of 1,290 and Gilgai Plains Primary School is 645th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.