Donvale Primary School vs Queenscliff Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 69 km 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
Queenscliff Primary School
Queenscliff · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Donvale Primary School Donvale VIC | Queenscliff Primary School Queenscliff VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 1,290 | #147 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #656 of 4,908 | #269 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 143 | 91 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Queenscliff 3225 |
| Council area | Manningham | Queenscliffe |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.donvaleps.vic.edu.au | www.queenscliffps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queenscliff Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 73.7).
- •Queenscliff Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.1).
- •Donvale Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 165.
- •Queenscliff Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -5%).
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 Queenscliff Primary School?
On the Success Index, Queenscliff Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 73.7 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 Primary School and Queenscliff Primary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Donvale and Queenscliff in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donvale Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queenscliff Primary School has 14.0.
How do Donvale Primary School and Queenscliff Primary School rank in VIC?
Donvale Primary School is 298th of 1,290 and Queenscliff Primary School is 147th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.