Colac West Primary School vs Zeerust Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 280 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
Zeerust Primary School
Zeerust · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Colac West Primary School Colac VIC | Zeerust Primary School Zeerust VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 62 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 32 | 6 / 4 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 0.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 20% |
| Suburb | Colac 3250 | Zeerust 3634 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.colacwest.vic.edu.au | www.zeerustps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Colac West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.9 vs 13.7).
- •Colac West Primary School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 10.
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 Zeerust Primary School?
On the Success Index, Colac West Primary School ranks higher (22.9 vs 13.7 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 Colac West Primary School and Zeerust Primary School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Colac and Zeerust in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Colac West Primary School and Zeerust Primary School rank in VIC?
Colac West Primary School is unranked and Zeerust Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.