Ballarat Christian College vs Mount Pleasant Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballarat Christian College
Sebastopol · Independent combined · Prep-12
406 students · ICSEA 1058
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Ballarat Christian College Sebastopol VIC | Mount Pleasant Primary School Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 239 | #997 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #422 of 1,259 | #3134 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 406 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 204 | 64 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Sebastopol 3356 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.balcc.vic.edu.au | www.mtpleasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ballarat Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 44.3).
- •Ballarat Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballarat Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Ballarat Christian College is the larger school with 406 students compared with 129.
- •Ballarat Christian College has grown faster over five years (38% vs 21%).
- •Ballarat Christian College is a independent school while Mount Pleasant Primary School is a government 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 Ballarat Christian College better than Mount Pleasant Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ballarat Christian College ranks higher (61.9 vs 44.3 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 Ballarat Christian College and Mount Pleasant Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Ballarat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat Christian College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Pleasant Primary School has 13.4.
How do Ballarat Christian College and Mount Pleasant Primary School rank in VIC?
Ballarat Christian College is 122nd of 239 and Mount Pleasant Primary School is 997th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.