Dromana Primary School vs Peninsula College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.4 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
Peninsula College
Dromana · Government special · U
160 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Dromana Primary School Dromana VIC | Peninsula College Dromana VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1665 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 557 | 160 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 292 | 50 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 28.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 65.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 11% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Dromana 3936 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dromanaps.vic.edu.au | www.peninsulaspecialist.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dromana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peninsula College has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 14.8).
- •Dromana Primary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 160.
- •Dromana Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -16%).
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 Peninsula College?
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 Dromana Primary School and Peninsula College?
About 4.4 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 Peninsula College has 5.7.
How do Dromana Primary School and Peninsula College rank in VIC?
Dromana Primary School is 589th of 1,290 and Peninsula College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.