Schools in Ararat, VIC
There are 12 schools in Ararat, Victoria (local government area): 9 primary, 2 secondary, 1 combined. 10 are government schools and 2 are non-government. Together they enrol about 1,547 students.
Ararat school rankings
All ranked schools, ordered by Success Index.
- 156St Mary's SchoolArarat · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1038 · 121 students
- 254Marian CollegeArarat · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1017 · 369 students
- 347Ararat West Primary SchoolArarat · Government PrimaryICSEA 984 · 257 students
- 443Ararat Primary SchoolArarat · Government PrimaryICSEA 971 · 223 students
- 537Ararat Secondary CollegeArarat · Government SecondaryICSEA 940 · 332 students
- 632Lake Bolac CollegeLake Bolac · Government CombinedICSEA 936 · 92 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's School Ararat · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 56.4 Top 50% | 1038 | 121 | 14.4 |
| 2 | Marian College Ararat · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 54.4 Top 50% | 1017 | 369 | 10.9 |
| 3 | Ararat West Primary School Ararat · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 47.3 Lower 50% | 984 | 257 | 13.5 |
| 4 | Ararat Primary School Ararat · Primary · Prep-6 | Government | 43.4 Lower 50% | 971 | 223 | 10.9 |
| 5 | Ararat Secondary College Ararat · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 36.8 Lower 50% | 940 | 332 | 9.8 |
| 6 | Lake Bolac College Lake Bolac · Combined · Prep-12 | Government | 31.9 Lower 50% | 936 | 92 | 6.5 |
Best primary schools in Ararat
St Mary's School
Ararat · Catholic primary · Prep-6
121 students · ICSEA 1038
Ararat West Primary School
Ararat · Government primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 984
Ararat Primary School
Ararat · Government primary · Prep-6
223 students · ICSEA 971
Lake Bolac College
Lake Bolac · Government combined · Prep-12
92 students · ICSEA 936
Best high schools in Ararat
Other schools
Special schools and very small schools are listed but not ranked.
Maroona Primary School
Maroona · Government primary · Prep-6
22 students · ICSEA 1064
Willaura Primary School
Willaura · Government primary · Prep-5
13 students · ICSEA 1034
Buangor Primary School
Buangor · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 1028
Pomonal Primary School
Pomonal · Government primary · Prep-6
22 students · ICSEA 977
Moyston Primary School
Moyston · Government primary · Prep-6
31 students · ICSEA 983
Ararat North Primary School
Ararat · Government primary · Prep-6
49 students · ICSEA 862
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ararat?
St Mary's School has the highest Success Index in Ararat (56.4/100, Top 50% of primary schools nationally). For primary years the top school is St Mary's School; for secondary years it is Marian College.
How many schools are in Ararat?
There are 12 schools in Ararat, Victoria (local government area): 9 primary, 2 secondary, 1 combined. 10 are government schools and 2 are non-government. Together they enrol about 1,547 students.
Are there public high schools in Ararat?
Yes. Ararat Secondary College, Lake Bolac College are government schools offering secondary years in Ararat.