Drouin West Primary School vs St Paul's Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.5 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 Paul's Anglican Grammar School
Drouin · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,765 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Drouin West Primary School Drouin West VIC | St Paul's Anglican Grammar School Drouin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #936 of 1,290 | #97 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2914 of 4,908 | #331 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 239 | 1,765 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 125 | 910 / 855 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 146.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 84.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 20% |
| 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.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au/discover/drouin/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 47.0).
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 239.
- •St Paul's Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 6%).
- •Drouin West Primary School is a government school while St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is an independent 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 Paul's Anglican Grammar School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (66.7 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 St Paul's Anglican Grammar School?
About 4.5 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 Paul's Anglican Grammar School has 12.0.
How do Drouin West Primary School and St Paul's Anglican Grammar School rank in VIC?
Drouin West Primary School is 936th of 1,290 and St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is 97th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.