Boolarra Primary School vs Macarthur Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 231 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boolarra Primary School
Boolarra · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 951
Macarthur Street Primary School
Soldiers Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
83 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Boolarra Primary School Boolarra VIC | Macarthur Street Primary School Soldiers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1212 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4044 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 47 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Boolarra 3870 | Soldiers Hill 3350 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.boolarra.vic.edu.au/ | www.macps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.1 vs 30.1).
- •Boolarra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 10.4).
- •Macarthur Street Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 28.
- •Macarthur Street Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -47%).
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 Boolarra Primary School better than Macarthur Street Primary School?
On the Success Index, Macarthur Street Primary School ranks higher (31.1 vs 30.1 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 Boolarra Primary School and Macarthur Street Primary School?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Boolarra and Soldiers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boolarra Primary School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macarthur Street Primary School has 10.4.
How do Boolarra Primary School and Macarthur Street Primary School rank in VIC?
Boolarra Primary School is unranked and Macarthur Street Primary School is 1212th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.