Mount Blowhard Primary School vs St Augustine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Blowhard Primary School
Blowhard · Government primary · Prep-6
79 students · ICSEA 1008
St Augustine's School
Creswick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
137 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Mount Blowhard Primary School Blowhard VIC | St Augustine's School Creswick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #621 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1819 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 79 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 54 | 64 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Blowhard 3352 | Creswick 3363 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=dd4b5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.sacreswick.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 53.2).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Blowhard Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.7).
- •St Augustine's School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 79.
- •Mount Blowhard Primary School is a government school while St Augustine's School is a catholic 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 Mount Blowhard Primary School better than St Augustine's School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's School ranks higher (61.3 vs 53.2 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 Mount Blowhard Primary School and St Augustine's School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Blowhard and Creswick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Blowhard Primary School has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's School has 12.7.
How do Mount Blowhard Primary School and St Augustine's School rank in VIC?
Mount Blowhard Primary School is unranked and St Augustine's School is 621st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.