Drouin West Primary School vs Labertouche Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.0 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
Labertouche Primary School
Labertouche · Government primary · Prep-6
80 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Drouin West Primary School Drouin West VIC | Labertouche Primary School Labertouche VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #936 of 1,290 | #1018 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2914 of 4,908 | #3199 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 239 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 125 | 30 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +196% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 6.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Drouin West 3818 | Labertouche 3816 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.drouinwest.vic.edu.au | www.labertoucheps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Drouin West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 43.3).
- •Drouin West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drouin West Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 80.
- •Labertouche Primary School has grown faster over five years (196% vs 6%).
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 Labertouche Primary School?
On the Success Index, Drouin West Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 43.3 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 Labertouche Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Drouin West and Labertouche in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drouin West Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Labertouche Primary School has 13.1.
How do Drouin West Primary School and Labertouche Primary School rank in VIC?
Drouin West Primary School is 936th of 1,290 and Labertouche Primary School is 1018th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.