Colac West Primary School vs Heywood Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 173 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colac West Primary School
Colac · Government primary · Prep-6
62 students · ICSEA 899
Heywood Consolidated School
Heywood · Government primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Colac West Primary School Colac VIC | Heywood Consolidated School Heywood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1281 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4581 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 62 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 32 | 49 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 26% |
| Suburb | Colac 3250 | Heywood 3304 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.colacwest.vic.edu.au | www.heywoodconsolidatedschool.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.9 vs 23.7).
- •Colac West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.7).
- •Heywood Consolidated School is the larger school with 105 students compared with 62.
- •Heywood Consolidated School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -40%).
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 West Primary School better than Heywood Consolidated 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 Colac West Primary School and Heywood Consolidated School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Colac and Heywood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colac West Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heywood Consolidated School has 10.7.
How do Colac West Primary School and Heywood Consolidated School rank in VIC?
Colac West Primary School is unranked and Heywood Consolidated School is 1281st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.