Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) vs Ceres Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 77 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
227 students · ICSEA 1069
Ceres Primary School
Ceres · Government primary · Prep-6
124 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) Ballarat VIC | Ceres Primary School Ceres VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #422 of 1,290 | #450 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1055 of 4,908 | #1159 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 227 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 123 | 56 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Ceres 3221 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.danaps.vic.edu.au | www.ceresps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 68.4).
- •Ceres Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is the larger school with 227 students compared with 124.
- •Ceres Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -10%).
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 Primary School (Dana Street) better than Ceres Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) ranks higher (69.5 vs 68.4 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 Primary School (Dana Street) and Ceres Primary School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Ceres in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ceres Primary School has 12.0.
How do Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) and Ceres Primary School rank in VIC?
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is 422nd of 1,290 and Ceres Primary School is 450th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.