Drouin West Primary School vs St Ita's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.1 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
St Ita's School
Drouin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Drouin West Primary School Drouin West VIC | St Ita's School Drouin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #936 of 1,290 | #944 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2914 of 4,908 | #2935 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 239 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 125 | 257 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drouin West 3818 | Drouin 3818 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.drouinwest.vic.edu.au | www.stidrouin.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.0 vs 46.8).
- •St Ita's School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drouin West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.2).
- •St Ita's School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 239.
- •St Ita's School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 6%).
- •Drouin West Primary School is a government school while St Ita's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Ita's 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 West Primary School and St Ita's School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Drouin West and Drouin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drouin West Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ita's School has 16.2.
How do Drouin West Primary School and St Ita's School rank in VIC?
Drouin West Primary School is 936th of 1,290 and St Ita's School is 944th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.