Donvale Primary School vs St Philip's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
St Philip's School
Blackburn North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Donvale Primary School Donvale VIC | St Philip's School Blackburn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #656 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 143 | 22 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Blackburn North 3130 |
| Council area | Manningham | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donvaleps.vic.edu.au | www.stphilipbbn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philip's School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 73.7).
- •St Philip's School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip's School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 16.1).
- •Donvale Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 40.
- •Donvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -55%).
- •Donvale Primary School is a government school while St Philip's School is a catholic 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 Primary School better than St Philip's School?
On the Success Index, St Philip's School ranks higher (79.0 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 St Philip's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Donvale and Blackburn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donvale Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip's School has 8.7.
How do Donvale Primary School and St Philip's School rank in VIC?
Donvale Primary School is 298th of 1,290 and St Philip's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.