Loch Sport Primary School vs Warrenheip Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 324 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loch Sport Primary School
Loch Sport · Government primary · Prep-6
21 students · ICSEA 910
Warrenheip Primary School
Warrenheip · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Loch Sport Primary School Loch Sport VIC | Warrenheip Primary School Warrenheip VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 21 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 15 | 13 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 19% |
| Suburb | Loch Sport 3851 | Warrenheip 3352 |
| Council area | Wellington | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lochsportps.vic.edu.au | www.whps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Warrenheip Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.5 vs 22.2).
- •Loch Sport Primary School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loch Sport Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 8.2).
- •Warrenheip Primary School is the larger school with 32 students compared with 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 Loch Sport Primary School better than Warrenheip Primary School?
On the Success Index, Warrenheip Primary School ranks higher (25.5 vs 22.2 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 Loch Sport Primary School and Warrenheip Primary School?
About 324 km in a straight line, between Loch Sport and Warrenheip in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loch Sport Primary School has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrenheip Primary School has 8.2.
How do Loch Sport Primary School and Warrenheip Primary School rank in VIC?
Loch Sport Primary School is unranked and Warrenheip Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.