East Doncaster Secondary College vs Serpell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Doncaster Secondary College
Doncaster East · Government high school · 7-12
2,211 students · ICSEA 1124
Serpell Primary School
Templestowe · Government primary · Prep-6
1,231 students · ICSEA 1173
| Measure | East Doncaster Secondary College Doncaster East VIC | Serpell Primary School Templestowe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 348 | #183 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #20 of 1,472 | #351 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,211 | 1,231 |
| Girls / boys | 980 / 1,231 | 572 / 659 |
| Foundation intake | – | 145 |
| Year 7 cohort | 472 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 309 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1173 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 169.6 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.6 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster East 3109 | Templestowe 3106 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au | www.serpellps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Doncaster Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 77.7).
- •Serpell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Doncaster Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.6).
- •East Doncaster Secondary College is the larger school with 2,211 students compared with 1,231.
- •East Doncaster Secondary College has grown faster over five years (36% vs 8%).
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 East Doncaster Secondary College better than Serpell Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Doncaster Secondary College ranks higher (84.6 vs 77.7 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 East Doncaster Secondary College and Serpell Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Doncaster East and Templestowe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Doncaster Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Serpell Primary School has 17.6.
How do East Doncaster Secondary College and Serpell Primary School rank in VIC?
East Doncaster Secondary College is 8th of 348 and Serpell Primary School is 183rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.