Donvale Christian College vs Park Orchards Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Donvale Christian College
Donvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,623 students · ICSEA 1158
Park Orchards Primary School
Park Orchards · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Donvale Christian College Donvale VIC | Park Orchards Primary School Park Orchards VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 239 | #279 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #149 of 1,259 | #601 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,623 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 779 / 844 | 157 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1158 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 129.8 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Park Orchards 3114 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donvale.vic.edu.au | www.pops.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Donvale Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (77.3 vs 74.3).
- •Donvale Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Donvale Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.9).
- •Donvale Christian College is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 338.
- •Donvale Christian College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -8%).
- •Donvale Christian College is a independent school while Park Orchards Primary School is a government 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 Donvale Christian College better than Park Orchards Primary School?
On the Success Index, Donvale Christian College ranks higher (77.3 vs 74.3 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 Donvale Christian College and Park Orchards Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Donvale and Park Orchards in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donvale Christian College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Orchards Primary School has 14.9.
How do Donvale Christian College and Park Orchards Primary School rank in VIC?
Donvale Christian College is 55th of 239 and Park Orchards Primary School is 279th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.