Dromana Primary School vs Kialla West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 212 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
Kialla West Primary School
Kialla West · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Dromana Primary School Dromana VIC | Kialla West Primary School Kialla West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 1,290 | #756 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1665 of 4,908 | #2259 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 557 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 292 | 109 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Kialla West 3631 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dromanaps.vic.edu.au | www.kiallawestps.vic.edu.au/pages/abtus.htm |
The verdict
- •Dromana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 55.9).
- •Dromana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dromana Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Dromana Primary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 222.
- •Dromana Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 1%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Dromana Primary School better than Kialla West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dromana Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 55.9 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 Kialla West Primary School?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Dromana and Kialla West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dromana Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kialla West Primary School has 15.9.
How do Dromana Primary School and Kialla West Primary School rank in VIC?
Dromana Primary School is 589th of 1,290 and Kialla West Primary School is 756th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.