Loreto College vs Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto College
Ballarat · Catholic high school · 7-12
948 students · ICSEA 1073
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
Lake Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Loreto College Ballarat VIC | Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) Lake Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 348 | #469 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #288 of 1,472 | #1261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 948 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 948 / 0 | 170 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.3 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ballarat 3350 | Lake Wendouree 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.loreto.vic.edu.au | www.pleasantstps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loreto College scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 67.4).
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.1).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 948 students compared with 350.
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has grown faster over five years (2% vs -3%).
- •Loreto College is a catholic school while Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Loreto College better than Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
On the Success Index, Loreto College ranks higher (70.1 vs 67.4 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 Loreto College and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ballarat and Lake Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has 15.1.
How do Loreto College and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) rank in VIC?
Loreto College is 104th of 348 and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) is 469th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.