Athol Road Primary School vs Colac Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 142 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Athol Road Primary School
Springvale South · Government primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 947
Colac Primary School
Colac · Government primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Athol Road Primary School Springvale South VIC | Colac Primary School Colac VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1124 of 1,290 | #1217 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3597 of 4,908 | #4078 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 402 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 184 | 77 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Springvale South 3172 | Colac 3250 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Colac Otway |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | atholroadps.vic.edu.au/ | www.colacps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Athol Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.6 vs 30.5).
- •Athol Road Primary School has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Colac Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
- •Athol Road Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 164.
- •Athol Road Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -26%).
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 Athol Road Primary School better than Colac Primary School?
On the Success Index, Athol Road Primary School ranks higher (37.6 vs 30.5 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 Athol Road Primary School and Colac Primary School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Springvale South and Colac in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Athol Road Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Colac Primary School has 11.1.
How do Athol Road Primary School and Colac Primary School rank in VIC?
Athol Road Primary School is 1124th of 1,290 and Colac Primary School is 1217th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.