Apsley Primary School vs Arthurs Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 371 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Apsley Primary School
Apsley · Government primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 929
Arthurs Creek Primary School
Arthurs Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
22 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Apsley Primary School Apsley VIC | Arthurs Creek Primary School Arthurs Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 25 | 22 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 15 | 8 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -63% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Apsley 3319 | Arthurs Creek 3099 |
| Council area | West Wimmera | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=c989c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | acps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Apsley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 28.3).
- •Arthurs Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arthurs Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 6.3).
- •Apsley Primary School is the larger school with 25 students compared with 22.
- •Apsley Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -63%).
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 Apsley Primary School better than Arthurs Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Apsley Primary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 28.3 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 Apsley Primary School and Arthurs Creek Primary School?
About 371 km in a straight line, between Apsley and Arthurs Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Apsley Primary School has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Arthurs Creek Primary School has 5.0.
How do Apsley Primary School and Arthurs Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Apsley Primary School is unranked and Arthurs Creek Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.