Avenel Primary School vs Ballarat North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 141 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avenel Primary School
Avenel · Government primary · Prep-6
123 students · ICSEA 1002
Ballarat North Primary School
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
330 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Avenel Primary School Avenel VIC | Ballarat North Primary School Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #974 of 1,290 | #1029 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3040 of 4,908 | #3234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 123 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 58 | 145 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Avenel 3664 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Strathbogie | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.avenelps.vic.edu.au | www.ballaratnthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Avenel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 42.8).
- •Avenel Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.6).
- •Ballarat North Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 123.
- •Ballarat North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -25%).
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 Avenel Primary School better than Ballarat North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Avenel Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 42.8 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 Avenel Primary School and Ballarat North Primary School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Avenel and Ballarat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avenel Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ballarat North Primary School has 13.6.
How do Avenel Primary School and Ballarat North Primary School rank in VIC?
Avenel Primary School is 974th of 1,290 and Ballarat North Primary School is 1029th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.