Colac South West Primary School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.4 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
St Brendan's School
Coragulac · Catholic primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Colac South West Primary School Colac VIC | St Brendan's School Coragulac VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1173 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3813 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 129 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 59 | 17 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Colac 3250 | Coragulac 3249 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Colac Otway |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.colac-sw-ps.vic.edu.au | www.sbcoragulac.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 34.4).
- •St Brendan's School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.7).
- •Colac South West Primary School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 37.
- •Colac South West Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
- •Colac South West Primary School is a government school while St Brendan'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 Colac South West Primary School better than St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's School ranks higher (38.9 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 St Brendan's School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Colac and Coragulac 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 St Brendan's School has 8.2.
How do Colac South West Primary School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Colac South West Primary School is 1173rd of 1,290 and St Brendan's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.