Ballan Primary School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 288 m 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
St Brigid's School
Ballan · Catholic primary · Prep-6
141 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Ballan Primary School Ballan VIC | St Brigid's School Ballan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1133 of 1,290 | #548 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3657 of 4,908 | #1541 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 231 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 124 | 85 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ballan 3342 | Ballan 3342 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Moorabool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ballanps.vic.edu.au | www.sbballan.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 36.7).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Ballan Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 141.
- •St Brigid's School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 3%).
- •Ballan Primary School is a government school while St Brigid's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (64.1 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 St Brigid's School?
About 288 m in a straight line, between Ballan and Ballan in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballan Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 14.4.
How do Ballan Primary School and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Ballan Primary School is 1133rd of 1,290 and St Brigid's School is 548th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.