Doveton College vs James Cook Primary 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
James Cook Primary School
Endeavour Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
169 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Doveton College Doveton VIC | James Cook Primary School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 239 | #1162 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1259 of 1,259 | #3766 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 892 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 451 | 88 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 78% |
| 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.jamescookps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •James Cook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 17.5).
- •James Cook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Cook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.4).
- •Doveton College is the larger school with 892 students compared with 169.
- •Doveton College has grown faster over five years (26% 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 Doveton College better than James Cook Primary School?
On the Success Index, James Cook Primary School ranks higher (35.1 vs 17.5 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 Doveton College and James Cook Primary 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 James Cook Primary School has 10.8.
How do Doveton College and James Cook Primary School rank in VIC?
Doveton College is 239th of 239 and James Cook Primary School is 1162nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.