Alfredton Primary School vs Haddon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.0 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
Haddon Primary School
Haddon · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Alfredton Primary School Alfredton VIC | Haddon Primary School Haddon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #967 of 1,290 | #883 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3018 of 4,908 | #2720 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 527 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 276 | 107 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Alfredton 3350 | Haddon 3351 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alfredtonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=3796c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Haddon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 45.8).
- •Haddon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Haddon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Alfredton Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 232.
- •Alfredton Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -12%).
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 Haddon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Haddon Primary School ranks higher (49.6 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 Haddon Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Alfredton and Haddon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alfredton Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Haddon Primary School has 13.9.
How do Alfredton Primary School and Haddon Primary School rank in VIC?
Alfredton Primary School is 967th of 1,290 and Haddon Primary School is 883rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.