Milgate Primary School vs Our Lady of the Pines School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 188 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Milgate Primary School
Doncaster East · Government primary · Prep-6
742 students · ICSEA 1144
Our Lady of the Pines School
Donvale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
404 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Milgate Primary School Doncaster East VIC | Our Lady of the Pines School Donvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 1,290 | #54 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #260 of 4,908 | #86 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 742 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 409 | 191 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.5 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster East 3109 | Donvale 3111 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.milgateps.vic.edu.au. | www.olopdonvale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Pines School scores higher on the Success Index (82.9 vs 78.9).
- •Milgate Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Pines School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •Milgate Primary School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 404.
- •Our Lady of the Pines School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -9%).
- •Milgate Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of the Pines 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 Milgate Primary School better than Our Lady of the Pines School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Pines School ranks higher (82.9 vs 78.9 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 Milgate Primary School and Our Lady of the Pines School?
About 188 m in a straight line, between Doncaster East and Donvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Milgate Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Pines School has 11.9.
How do Milgate Primary School and Our Lady of the Pines School rank in VIC?
Milgate Primary School is 143rd of 1,290 and Our Lady of the Pines School is 54th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.