Araluen Primary School vs Sale College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Sale College
Sale · Government high school · 7-12
782 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Araluen Primary School Sale VIC | Sale College Sale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1191 of 1,290 | #314 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3897 of 4,908 | #1120 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 104 | 782 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 52 | 388 / 394 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 70.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 56.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Sale 3850 | Sale 3850 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.araluenps.vic.edu.au | www.salecollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.2 vs 32.7).
- •Araluen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Araluen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.0).
- •Sale College is the larger school with 782 students compared with 104.
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 Sale College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Araluen Primary School and Sale College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Araluen Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sale College has 11.0.
How do Araluen Primary School and Sale College rank in VIC?
Araluen Primary School is 1191st of 1,290 and Sale College is 314th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.