Donvale Primary School vs Whitehorse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 975 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
Whitehorse Primary School
Blackburn North · Government primary · Prep-6
302 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Donvale Primary School Donvale VIC | Whitehorse Primary School Blackburn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 1,290 | #330 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #656 of 4,908 | #744 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 143 | 141 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Blackburn North 3130 |
| Council area | Manningham | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donvaleps.vic.edu.au | www.whitehorseps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.7 vs 73.0).
- •Whitehorse Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whitehorse Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •Whitehorse Primary School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 289.
- •Donvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -27%).
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 Whitehorse 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 Donvale Primary School and Whitehorse Primary School?
About 975 m 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 Whitehorse Primary School has 13.5.
How do Donvale Primary School and Whitehorse Primary School rank in VIC?
Donvale Primary School is 298th of 1,290 and Whitehorse Primary School is 330th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.