Ararat Primary School vs Marian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 139 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ararat Primary School
Ararat · Government primary · Prep-6
223 students · ICSEA 971
Marian College
Ararat · Catholic high school · 7-12
369 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Ararat Primary School Ararat VIC | Marian College Ararat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1011 of 1,290 | #190 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3183 of 4,908 | #646 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 223 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 122 | 194 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 33.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ararat 3377 | Ararat 3377 |
| Council area | Ararat | Ararat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.araratps.vic.edu.au | www.mcararat.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian College scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 43.4).
- •Marian College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian College is the larger school with 369 students compared with 223.
- •Ararat Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -19%).
- •Ararat Primary School is a government school while Marian College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Primary School better than Marian College?
On the Success Index, Marian College ranks higher (54.4 vs 43.4 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 Primary School and Marian College?
About 139 m in a straight line, between Ararat and Ararat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ararat Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian College has 10.9.
How do Ararat Primary School and Marian College rank in VIC?
Ararat Primary School is 1011th of 1,290 and Marian College is 190th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.