Black Hill Primary School vs The Basin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 131 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
The Basin Primary School
The Basin · Government primary · Prep-6
583 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Black Hill Primary School Ballarat VIC | The Basin Primary School The Basin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #734 of 1,290 | #696 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2190 of 4,908 | #2065 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 397 | 583 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 197 | 265 / 318 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 40.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | The Basin 3154 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Knox |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blackhillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.thebasinps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Basin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 56.7).
- •The Basin Primary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 397.
- •The Basin Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -20%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Wyndham Vale
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Hill Primary School better than The Basin Primary School?
On the Success Index, The Basin Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 56.7 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 Black Hill Primary School and The Basin Primary School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and The Basin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Black Hill Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Basin Primary School has 14.5.
How do Black Hill Primary School and The Basin Primary School rank in VIC?
Black Hill Primary School is 734th of 1,290 and The Basin Primary School is 696th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.