Ballarat North Primary School vs Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballarat North Primary School
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
330 students · ICSEA 1002
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
227 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Ballarat North Primary School Ballarat VIC | Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1029 of 1,290 | #422 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3234 of 4,908 | #1055 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 330 | 227 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 185 | 104 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ballaratnthps.vic.edu.au | www.danaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 42.8).
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Ballarat North Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 227.
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -15%).
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 North Primary School better than Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)?
On the Success Index, Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) ranks higher (69.5 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 Ballarat North Primary School and Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Ballarat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat North Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) has 12.7.
How do Ballarat North Primary School and Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) rank in VIC?
Ballarat North Primary School is 1029th of 1,290 and Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is 422nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.