Apsley Primary School vs Balliang East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 308 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
Balliang East Primary School
Balliang East · Government primary · Prep-6
72 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Apsley Primary School Apsley VIC | Balliang East Primary School Balliang East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 25 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 15 | 29 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 6.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 18% |
| Suburb | Apsley 3319 | Balliang East 3340 |
| Council area | West Wimmera | Moorabool |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=c989c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.balliangeastps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Apsley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 28.8).
- •Apsley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Apsley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 10.7).
- •Balliang East Primary School is the larger school with 72 students compared with 25.
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 Balliang East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Apsley Primary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 28.8 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 Apsley Primary School and Balliang East Primary School?
About 308 km in a straight line, between Apsley and Balliang East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Apsley Primary School has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Balliang East Primary School has 10.7.
How do Apsley Primary School and Balliang East Primary School rank in VIC?
Apsley Primary School is unranked and Balliang East Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.