Croydon Hills Primary School vs Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 129 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Hills Primary School
Croydon Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1095
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
Lake Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Croydon Hills Primary School Croydon Hills VIC | Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) Lake Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #256 of 1,290 | #469 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #534 of 4,908 | #1261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 737 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 349 / 388 | 170 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Croydon Hills 3136 | Lake Wendouree 3350 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.croydonhps.vic.edu.au | www.pleasantstps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Croydon Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 67.4).
- •Croydon Hills Primary School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 350.
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 Croydon Hills Primary School better than Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
On the Success Index, Croydon Hills Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 67.4 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 Croydon Hills Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Croydon Hills and Lake Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Hills Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has 15.1.
How do Croydon Hills Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) rank in VIC?
Croydon Hills Primary School is 256th of 1,290 and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) is 469th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.