Dromana Primary School vs Metung Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 258 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
Metung Primary School
Metung · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Dromana Primary School Dromana VIC | Metung Primary School Metung VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1665 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 557 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 292 | 23 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Metung 3904 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dromanaps.vic.edu.au | www.metungps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dromana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 59.5).
- •Metung Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.8).
- •Dromana Primary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 47.
- •Metung Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 8%).
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 Metung Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dromana Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 59.5 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 Dromana Primary School and Metung Primary School?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Dromana and Metung in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dromana Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Metung Primary School has 9.0.
How do Dromana Primary School and Metung Primary School rank in VIC?
Dromana Primary School is 589th of 1,290 and Metung Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.