Great Western Primary School vs Horsham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 75 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Great Western Primary School
Great Western · Government primary · Prep-6
18 students · ICSEA 953
Horsham Primary School
Horsham · Government primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Great Western Primary School Great Western VIC | Horsham Primary School Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1149 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3703 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 18 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 13 | 240 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.5 | 32.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 7% |
| Suburb | Great Western 3374 | Horsham 3402 |
| Council area | Northern Grampians | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.greatwesternps.vic.edu.au/ | www.horshamps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Horsham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.0 vs 27.0).
- •Horsham Primary School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 18.
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 Great Western Primary School better than Horsham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Horsham Primary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 27.0 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 Great Western Primary School and Horsham Primary School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Great Western and Horsham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Great Western Primary School and Horsham Primary School rank in VIC?
Great Western Primary School is unranked and Horsham Primary School is 1149th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.