Drouin West Primary School vs Pakenham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 32 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
Pakenham Primary School
Pakenham · Government primary · Prep-6
420 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Drouin West Primary School Drouin West VIC | Pakenham Primary School Pakenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #936 of 1,290 | #900 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2914 of 4,908 | #2773 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 239 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 125 | 221 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Drouin West 3818 | Pakenham 3810 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.drouinwest.vic.edu.au | pakenhamps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pakenham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 47.0).
- •Drouin West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.6).
- •Pakenham Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 239.
- •Pakenham Primary School has grown faster over five years (57% 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 Pakenham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pakenham Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 47.0 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 Pakenham Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Drouin West and Pakenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drouin West Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pakenham Primary School has 14.6.
How do Drouin West Primary School and Pakenham Primary School rank in VIC?
Drouin West Primary School is 936th of 1,290 and Pakenham Primary School is 900th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.