Alfredton Primary School vs Ballarat High 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.
Alfredton Primary School
Alfredton · Government primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1009
Ballarat High School
Lake Gardens · Government high school · 7-12
1,461 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Alfredton Primary School Alfredton VIC | Ballarat High School Lake Gardens VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #967 of 1,290 | #189 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3018 of 4,908 | #639 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 527 | 1,461 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 276 | 762 / 699 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 279 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 115.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 44.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Alfredton 3350 | Lake Gardens 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alfredtonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ballaraths.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ballarat High School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 45.8).
- •Ballarat High School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballarat High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •Ballarat High School is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 527.
- •Ballarat High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
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 Alfredton Primary School better than Ballarat High School?
On the Success Index, Ballarat High School ranks higher (54.6 vs 45.8 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 Alfredton Primary School and Ballarat High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Alfredton and Lake Gardens in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alfredton Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ballarat High School has 12.7.
How do Alfredton Primary School and Ballarat High School rank in VIC?
Alfredton Primary School is 967th of 1,290 and Ballarat High School is 189th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.