Kerang South Primary School vs St Arnaud Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 114 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kerang South Primary School
Kerang · Government primary · Prep-6
106 students · ICSEA 958
St Arnaud Primary School
St Arnaud · Government primary · Prep-6
110 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Kerang South Primary School Kerang VIC | St Arnaud Primary School St Arnaud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1155 of 1,290 | #1138 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3724 of 4,908 | #3673 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 106 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 56 | 49 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kerang 3579 | St Arnaud 3478 |
| Council area | Gannawarra | Northern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.kerangsouthps.vic.edu.au | www.starnaudps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.7 vs 36.5).
- •St Arnaud Primary School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 106.
- •St Arnaud Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -21%).
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 Kerang South Primary School better than St Arnaud Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kerang South Primary School and St Arnaud Primary School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Kerang and St Arnaud in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kerang South Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Arnaud Primary School has 12.8.
How do Kerang South Primary School and St Arnaud Primary School rank in VIC?
Kerang South Primary School is 1155th of 1,290 and St Arnaud Primary School is 1138th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.