Ballan Primary School vs Drouin South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 154 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballan Primary School
Ballan · Government primary · Prep-6
231 students · ICSEA 982
Drouin South Primary School
Drouin South · Government primary · Prep-6
202 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Ballan Primary School Ballan VIC | Drouin South Primary School Drouin South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1133 of 1,290 | #1060 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3657 of 4,908 | #3361 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 231 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 124 | 95 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ballan 3342 | Drouin South 3818 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ballanps.vic.edu.au | www.drouinsouth.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Drouin South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 36.7).
- •Drouin South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Ballan Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 202.
- •Drouin South Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 3%).
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 Ballan Primary School better than Drouin South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Drouin South Primary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 36.7 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 Ballan Primary School and Drouin South Primary School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Ballan and Drouin South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballan Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Drouin South Primary School has 14.5.
How do Ballan Primary School and Drouin South Primary School rank in VIC?
Ballan Primary School is 1133rd of 1,290 and Drouin South Primary School is 1060th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.