Alfredton Primary School vs Ballarat Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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 Specialist School
Lake Gardens · Government special · U
453 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Alfredton Primary School Alfredton VIC | Ballarat Specialist School Lake Gardens VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #967 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3018 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 527 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 276 | 139 / 314 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 71.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 166.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Alfredton 3350 | Lake Gardens 3355 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alfredtonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ballaratss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alfredton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballarat Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 14.6).
- •Alfredton Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 453.
- •Ballarat Specialist School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alfredton Primary School and Ballarat Specialist School?
About 1.5 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 Specialist School has 6.3.
How do Alfredton Primary School and Ballarat Specialist School rank in VIC?
Alfredton Primary School is 967th of 1,290 and Ballarat Specialist School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.