Drouin West Primary School vs Goonawarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 113 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drouin West Primary School
Drouin West · Government primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 999
Goonawarra Primary School
Sunbury · Government primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Drouin West Primary School Drouin West VIC | Goonawarra Primary School Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #936 of 1,290 | #1021 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2914 of 4,908 | #3210 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 239 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 125 | 168 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Drouin West 3818 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.drouinwest.vic.edu.au | www.goonawarra.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Drouin West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 43.2).
- •Drouin West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Goonawarra Primary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 239.
- •Drouin West Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
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 West Primary School better than Goonawarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Drouin West Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 43.2 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 Drouin West Primary School and Goonawarra Primary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Drouin West and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drouin West Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goonawarra Primary School has 14.3.
How do Drouin West Primary School and Goonawarra Primary School rank in VIC?
Drouin West Primary School is 936th of 1,290 and Goonawarra Primary School is 1021st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.