Dromana Primary School vs Dromana Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dromana Primary School
Dromana · Government primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1034
Dromana Secondary College
Dromana · Government high school · 7-12
1,752 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Dromana Primary School Dromana VIC | Dromana Secondary College Dromana VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 1,290 | #210 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1665 of 4,908 | #719 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 557 | 1,752 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 292 | 862 / 890 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 280 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 270 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 138.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 34.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Dromana 3936 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dromanaps.vic.edu.au | www.dsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dromana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 51.1).
- •Dromana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dromana Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •Dromana Secondary College is the larger school with 1,752 students compared with 557.
- •Dromana Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -2%).
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 Dromana Primary School better than Dromana Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Dromana Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 51.1 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 Dromana Primary School and Dromana Secondary College?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Dromana and Dromana in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dromana Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dromana Secondary College has 12.7.
How do Dromana Primary School and Dromana Secondary College rank in VIC?
Dromana Primary School is 589th of 1,290 and Dromana Secondary College is 210th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.