Black Hill Primary School vs Caledonian Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hill Primary School
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
397 students · ICSEA 1042
Caledonian Primary School
Brown Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
215 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Black Hill Primary School Ballarat VIC | Caledonian Primary School Brown Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #734 of 1,290 | #723 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2190 of 4,908 | #2146 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 397 | 215 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 197 | 110 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Brown Hill 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.blackhillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.caledonianps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.7 vs 57.1).
- •Black Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caledonian Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Black Hill Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 215.
- •Caledonian Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -20%).
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 Black Hill Primary School better than Caledonian Primary 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 Black Hill Primary School and Caledonian Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Brown Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Black Hill Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caledonian Primary School has 12.2.
How do Black Hill Primary School and Caledonian Primary School rank in VIC?
Black Hill Primary School is 734th of 1,290 and Caledonian Primary School is 723rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.