Doveton College vs Endeavour Hills Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doveton College
Doveton · Government combined · Prep-9
892 students · ICSEA 894
Endeavour Hills Specialist School
Endeavour Hills · Government special · U
293 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Doveton College Doveton VIC | Endeavour Hills Specialist School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1259 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-9 | U |
| Students | 892 | 293 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 451 | 65 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 49.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.8 | 62.0 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doveton 3177 | Endeavour Hills 3802 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au | www.ehss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Endeavour Hills Specialist School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Endeavour Hills Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 15.4).
- •Doveton College is the larger school with 892 students compared with 293.
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 Doveton College better than Endeavour Hills Specialist 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 Doveton College and Endeavour Hills Specialist School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Doveton and Endeavour Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doveton College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Endeavour Hills Specialist School has 5.8.
How do Doveton College and Endeavour Hills Specialist School rank in VIC?
Doveton College is 239th of 239 and Endeavour Hills Specialist School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.