Dunolly Primary School vs Eastbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 197 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dunolly Primary School
Dunolly · Government primary · Prep-6
88 students · ICSEA 952
Eastbourne Primary School
Capel Sound · Government primary · Prep-6
242 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Dunolly Primary School Dunolly VIC | Eastbourne Primary School Capel Sound VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1183 of 1,290 | #1206 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3854 of 4,908 | #4000 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 88 | 242 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 41 | 124 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 19.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Dunolly 3472 | Capel Sound 3939 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dunollyps.vic.edu.au/ | www.eastbourne.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dunolly Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 31.7).
- •Eastbourne Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.2).
- •Eastbourne Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 88.
- •Dunolly Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -27%).
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 Dunolly Primary School better than Eastbourne Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dunolly Primary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 31.7 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 Dunolly Primary School and Eastbourne Primary School?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Dunolly and Capel Sound in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dunolly Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eastbourne Primary School has 12.1.
How do Dunolly Primary School and Eastbourne Primary School rank in VIC?
Dunolly Primary School is 1183rd of 1,290 and Eastbourne Primary School is 1206th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.