Aspendale Gardens Primary School vs Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 124 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspendale Gardens Primary School
Aspendale Gardens · Government primary · Prep-6
592 students · ICSEA 1095
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
Lake Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Aspendale Gardens Primary School Aspendale Gardens VIC | Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) Lake Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #410 of 1,290 | #469 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1029 of 4,908 | #1261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 592 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 288 / 304 | 170 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Aspendale Gardens 3195 | Lake Wendouree 3350 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.agps.vic.edu.au | www.pleasantstps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aspendale Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.8 vs 67.4).
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Aspendale Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 350.
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has grown faster over five years (2% vs -14%).
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 Aspendale Gardens Primary School better than Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
On the Success Index, Aspendale Gardens Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 67.4 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 Aspendale Gardens Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Aspendale Gardens and Lake Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspendale Gardens Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has 15.1.
How do Aspendale Gardens Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) rank in VIC?
Aspendale Gardens Primary School is 410th of 1,290 and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) is 469th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.