Ararat North Primary School vs Girgarre Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 206 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
Girgarre Primary School
Girgarre · Government primary · Prep-6
27 students · ICSEA 863
| Measure | Ararat North Primary School Ararat VIC | Girgarre Primary School Girgarre VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 49 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 27 | 12 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 863 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 86% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 11% |
| Suburb | Ararat 3377 | Girgarre 3624 |
| Council area | Ararat | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.anps.vic.edu.au | www.girgarreps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (20.7 vs 19.9).
- •Girgarre Primary School has the higher ICSEA (863 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Girgarre Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 9.4).
- •Ararat North Primary School is the larger school with 49 students compared with 27.
- •Ararat North Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -29%).
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 Girgarre Primary School?
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 Ararat North Primary School and Girgarre Primary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Ararat and Girgarre in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ararat North Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Girgarre Primary School has 5.9.
How do Ararat North Primary School and Girgarre Primary School rank in VIC?
Ararat North Primary School is unranked and Girgarre Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.