Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) vs St Alipius' Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
St Alipius' Parish School
Ballarat East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) Ballarat VIC | St Alipius' Parish School Ballarat East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #422 of 1,290 | #512 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1055 of 4,908 | #1411 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 227 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 123 | 140 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Ballarat East 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.danaps.vic.edu.au | www.saballarat.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 65.6).
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Alipius' Parish School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 227.
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is a government school while St Alipius' Parish 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 Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) better than St Alipius' Parish School?
On the Success Index, Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) ranks higher (69.5 vs 65.6 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 St Alipius' Parish School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Ballarat East 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 St Alipius' Parish School has 12.8.
How do Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) and St Alipius' Parish School rank in VIC?
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is 422nd of 1,290 and St Alipius' Parish School is 512th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.