Damascus College vs Sebastopol Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus College
Mount Clear · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1052
Sebastopol Primary School
Sebastopol · Government primary · Prep-6
98 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Damascus College Mount Clear VIC | Sebastopol Primary School Sebastopol VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 348 | #1261 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #348 of 1,472 | #4394 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,215 | 98 |
| Girls / boys | 656 / 559 | 50 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 234 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 104.1 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 18% |
| Suburb | Mount Clear 3350 | Sebastopol 3356 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.damascus.vic.edu.au | www.sebasps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Damascus College scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 26.5).
- •Damascus College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sebastopol Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.7).
- •Damascus College is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 98.
- •Sebastopol Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 9%).
- •Damascus College is a catholic school while Sebastopol Primary School is a government 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 Damascus College better than Sebastopol Primary School?
On the Success Index, Damascus College ranks higher (67.4 vs 26.5 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 Damascus College and Sebastopol Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Clear and Sebastopol in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Damascus College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sebastopol Primary School has 8.0.
How do Damascus College and Sebastopol Primary School rank in VIC?
Damascus College is 118th of 348 and Sebastopol Primary School is 1261st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.