Alfredton Primary School vs Loreto College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
Loreto College
Ballarat · Catholic high school · 7-12
948 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Alfredton Primary School Alfredton VIC | Loreto College Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #967 of 1,290 | #104 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3018 of 4,908 | #288 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 527 | 948 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 276 | 948 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 85.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 54.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Alfredton 3350 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alfredtonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.loreto.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loreto College scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 45.8).
- •Loreto College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 948 students compared with 527.
- •Alfredton Primary School is a government school while Loreto College 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 Alfredton Primary School better than Loreto College?
On the Success Index, Loreto College ranks higher (70.1 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 Loreto College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Alfredton and Ballarat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alfredton Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loreto College has 11.1.
How do Alfredton Primary School and Loreto College rank in VIC?
Alfredton Primary School is 967th of 1,290 and Loreto College is 104th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.