Allansford and District Primary School vs King's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allansford and District Primary School
Allansford · Government primary · Prep-6
160 students · ICSEA 1006
King's College
Warrnambool · Independent combined · Prep-12
276 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Allansford and District Primary School Allansford VIC | King's College Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #909 of 1,290 | #66 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2805 of 4,908 | #189 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 160 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 76 | 130 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Allansford 3277 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.allansford-ps.vic.edu.au | www.kings.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •King's College scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 48.4).
- •King's College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •King's College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.7).
- •King's College is the larger school with 276 students compared with 160.
- •King's College has grown faster over five years (39% vs -4%).
- •Allansford and District Primary School is a government school while King's College is an independent 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 Allansford and District Primary School better than King's College?
On the Success Index, King's College ranks higher (74.5 vs 48.4 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 Allansford and District Primary School and King's College?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Allansford and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allansford and District Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and King's College has 9.7.
How do Allansford and District Primary School and King's College rank in VIC?
Allansford and District Primary School is 909th of 1,290 and King's College is 66th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.