Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 604 m 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 Patrick's School
Ballarat · Catholic primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) Ballarat VIC | St Patrick's School Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #422 of 1,290 | #400 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1055 of 4,908 | #1000 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 227 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 123 | 124 / 125 |
| 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% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.danaps.vic.edu.au | www.spballarat.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.5 vs 70.2).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.1).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 227.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
- •Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is a government school while St Patrick's 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 Patrick's 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 St Patrick's School?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Ballarat and Ballarat 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 Patrick's School has 16.1.
How do Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is 422nd of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 400th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.