Araluen Primary School vs Colac Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 306 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Araluen Primary School
Sale · Government primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 946
Colac Primary School
Colac · Government primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Araluen Primary School Sale VIC | Colac Primary School Colac VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1191 of 1,290 | #1217 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3897 of 4,908 | #4078 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 104 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 52 | 77 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 6% |
| Suburb | Sale 3850 | Colac 3250 |
| Council area | Wellington | Colac Otway |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.araluenps.vic.edu.au | www.colacps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Araluen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.2 vs 30.5).
- •Araluen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.1).
- •Colac Primary School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 104.
- •Araluen Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -26%).
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 Araluen Primary School better than Colac Primary School?
On the Success Index, Araluen Primary School ranks higher (33.2 vs 30.5 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 Araluen Primary School and Colac Primary School?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Sale and Colac in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Araluen Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Colac Primary School has 11.1.
How do Araluen Primary School and Colac Primary School rank in VIC?
Araluen Primary School is 1191st of 1,290 and Colac Primary School is 1217th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.