Colac South West Primary School vs Elliminyt 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.
Colac South West Primary School
Colac · Government primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 948
Elliminyt Primary School
Elliminyt · Government primary · Prep-6
229 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Colac South West Primary School Colac VIC | Elliminyt Primary School Elliminyt VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1173 of 1,290 | #846 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3813 of 4,908 | #2595 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 129 | 229 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 59 | 125 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Colac 3250 | Elliminyt 3250 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Colac Otway |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.colac-sw-ps.vic.edu.au | www.elliminyt.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Elliminyt Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 34.4).
- •Elliminyt Primary School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Colac South West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Elliminyt Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 129.
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 Colac South West Primary School better than Elliminyt Primary School?
On the Success Index, Elliminyt Primary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 34.4 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 Colac South West Primary School and Elliminyt Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Colac and Elliminyt in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colac South West Primary School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elliminyt Primary School has 12.9.
How do Colac South West Primary School and Elliminyt Primary School rank in VIC?
Colac South West Primary School is 1173rd of 1,290 and Elliminyt Primary School is 846th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.