Ballan Primary School vs Nagambie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 122 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
Nagambie Primary School
Nagambie · Government primary · Prep-6
161 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Ballan Primary School Ballan VIC | Nagambie Primary School Nagambie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1133 of 1,290 | #1034 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3657 of 4,908 | #3251 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 231 | 161 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 124 | 79 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ballan 3342 | Nagambie 3608 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Strathbogie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ballanps.vic.edu.au | www.nps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nagambie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.5 vs 36.7).
- •Nagambie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.1).
- •Ballan Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 161.
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 Nagambie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Nagambie Primary School ranks higher (42.5 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 Nagambie Primary School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Ballan and Nagambie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballan Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nagambie Primary School has 9.8.
How do Ballan Primary School and Nagambie Primary School rank in VIC?
Ballan Primary School is 1133rd of 1,290 and Nagambie Primary School is 1034th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.