Ararat North Primary School vs Ararat Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ararat North Primary School
Ararat · Government primary · Prep-6
49 students · ICSEA 862
Ararat Secondary College
Ararat · Government high school · 7-12
332 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Ararat North Primary School Ararat VIC | Ararat Secondary College Ararat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #300 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1026 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 49 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 27 | 171 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 86% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Ararat 3377 | Ararat 3377 |
| Council area | Ararat | Ararat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.anps.vic.edu.au | www.araratcc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ararat Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 20.7).
- •Ararat Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ararat Secondary College is the larger school with 332 students compared with 49.
- •Ararat Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 4%).
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 Ararat North Primary School better than Ararat Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Ararat Secondary College ranks higher (36.8 vs 20.7 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 Ararat North Primary School and Ararat Secondary College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ararat and Ararat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ararat North Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ararat Secondary College has 9.8.
How do Ararat North Primary School and Ararat Secondary College rank in VIC?
Ararat North Primary School is unranked and Ararat Secondary College is 300th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.