Koo Wee Rup Primary School vs Mount Pleasant Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 159 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Koo Wee Rup Primary School
Koo Wee Rup · Government primary · Prep-6
314 students · ICSEA 972
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Koo Wee Rup Primary School Koo Wee Rup VIC | Mount Pleasant Primary School Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1215 of 1,290 | #997 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4065 of 4,908 | #3134 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 314 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 170 | 64 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 13% |
| Suburb | Koo Wee Rup 3981 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kooweerupps.vic.edu.au | www.mtpleasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 30.7).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Koo Wee Rup Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 129.
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -10%).
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 Koo Wee Rup Primary School better than Mount Pleasant Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Pleasant Primary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 30.7 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 Koo Wee Rup Primary School and Mount Pleasant Primary School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Koo Wee Rup and Ballarat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Koo Wee Rup Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Pleasant Primary School has 13.4.
How do Koo Wee Rup Primary School and Mount Pleasant Primary School rank in VIC?
Koo Wee Rup Primary School is 1215th of 1,290 and Mount Pleasant Primary School is 997th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.