Drouin Primary School vs Drouin South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drouin Primary School
Drouin · Government primary · Prep-6
504 students · ICSEA 972
Drouin South Primary School
Drouin South · Government primary · Prep-6
202 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Drouin Primary School Drouin VIC | Drouin South Primary School Drouin South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1062 of 1,290 | #1060 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3371 of 4,908 | #3361 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 504 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 240 | 95 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Drouin 3818 | Drouin South 3818 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.drouinps.vic.edu.au | www.drouinsouth.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.7 vs 40.9).
- •Drouin South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drouin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Drouin Primary School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 202.
- •Drouin South Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -11%).
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 Drouin Primary School better than Drouin South Primary 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 Drouin Primary School and Drouin South Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Drouin and Drouin South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drouin Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Drouin South Primary School has 14.5.
How do Drouin Primary School and Drouin South Primary School rank in VIC?
Drouin Primary School is 1062nd of 1,290 and Drouin South Primary School is 1060th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.