Dromana Primary School vs Red Hill Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Red Hill Consolidated School
Red Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
489 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Dromana Primary School Dromana VIC | Red Hill Consolidated School Red Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 1,290 | #607 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1665 of 4,908 | #1749 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 557 | 489 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 292 | 242 / 247 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 30.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Red Hill 3937 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dromanaps.vic.edu.au | www.redhillcs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.8 vs 62.0).
- •Red Hill Consolidated School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1034), 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 489.
- •Dromana Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -21%).
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 Red Hill Consolidated School?
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 Red Hill Consolidated School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Dromana and Red Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dromana Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Hill Consolidated School has 15.9.
How do Dromana Primary School and Red Hill Consolidated School rank in VIC?
Dromana Primary School is 589th of 1,290 and Red Hill Consolidated School is 607th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.