Ararat Primary School vs Portland North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 166 km 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
Portland North Primary School
Portland North · Government primary · Prep-6
133 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Ararat Primary School Ararat VIC | Portland North Primary School Portland North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1011 of 1,290 | #1150 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3183 of 4,908 | #3705 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 223 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 122 | 58 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Ararat 3377 | Portland North 3305 |
| Council area | Ararat | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.araratps.vic.edu.au | www.portlandnorthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ararat Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 36.0).
- •Ararat Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.3).
- •Ararat Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 133.
- •Ararat Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -27%).
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 Portland North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ararat Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 36.0 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 Portland North Primary School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Ararat and Portland North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ararat Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portland North Primary School has 12.3.
How do Ararat Primary School and Portland North Primary School rank in VIC?
Ararat Primary School is 1011th of 1,290 and Portland North Primary School is 1150th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.