Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) vs Sovereign Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Sovereign Hill School
Ballarat · Government special
| Measure | Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) Ballarat VIC | Sovereign Hill School Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #422 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1055 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | – |
| Students | 227 | – |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 123 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 17 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 3.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | – |
| Language background other than English | 15% | – |
| Indigenous students | 4% | – |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.danaps.vic.edu.au | sovereignhill.com.au/costumed-school |
The verdict
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 Sovereign Hill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) and Sovereign Hill School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Ballarat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) and Sovereign Hill School rank in VIC?
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is 422nd of 1,290 and Sovereign Hill School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.