Donvale Primary School vs Heatherwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 385 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Donvale Primary School
Donvale · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1120
Heatherwood School
Donvale · Government special · U
214 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Donvale Primary School Donvale VIC | Heatherwood School Donvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #656 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 289 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 143 | 84 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 4.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 35.2 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Donvale 3111 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donvaleps.vic.edu.au | www.heatherwood.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Donvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heatherwood School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 16.1).
- •Donvale Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 214.
- •Donvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
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 Primary School better than Heatherwood 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 Donvale Primary School and Heatherwood School?
About 385 m in a straight line, between Donvale and Donvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donvale Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heatherwood School has 4.6.
How do Donvale Primary School and Heatherwood School rank in VIC?
Donvale Primary School is 298th of 1,290 and Heatherwood School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.