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Delacombe Primary School vs Sebastopol Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDelacombe Primary School
Delacombe VIC
Sebastopol Primary School
Sebastopol VIC
Success Index
43
Lower 50%
27
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#1024 of 1,290#1261 of 1,290
National rank (type)#3218 of 4,908#4394 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students64198
Girls / boys311 / 33050 / 48
Foundation intake9712
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+55%+29%
ICSEA
Average 1000
970901
ICSEA percentile33th11th
Top SEA quarter7%3%
Bottom SEA quarter45%66%
Students per teacher13.78.0
Teaching staff (FTE)46.712.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE)38.06.9
Language background other than English13%8%
Indigenous students7%18%
SuburbDelacombe 3356Sebastopol 3356
Council areaBallaratBallarat
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websitewww.delacombeps.vic.edu.auwww.sebasps.vic.edu.au/

The verdict

  • •Delacombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 26.5).
  • •Delacombe Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Sebastopol Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.7).
  • •Delacombe Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 98.
  • •Delacombe Primary School has grown faster over five years (55% vs 29%).

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 Delacombe Primary School better than Sebastopol Primary School?

On the Success Index, Delacombe Primary School ranks higher (43.1 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 Delacombe Primary School and Sebastopol Primary School?

About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Delacombe and Sebastopol in Victoria.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Delacombe Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sebastopol Primary School has 8.0.

How do Delacombe Primary School and Sebastopol Primary School rank in VIC?

Delacombe Primary School is 1024th of 1,290 and Sebastopol Primary School is 1261st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.