Oak Park Primary School vs Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 96 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park Primary School
Oak Park · Government primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1095
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
Lake Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Oak Park Primary School Oak Park VIC | Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) Lake Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 1,290 | #469 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #336 of 4,908 | #1261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 388 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 213 | 170 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Oak Park 3046 | Lake Wendouree 3350 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.oakparkps.vic.edu.au | www.pleasantstps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oak Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 67.4).
- •Oak Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Oak Park Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 350.
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
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 Oak Park Primary School better than Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
On the Success Index, Oak Park Primary School ranks higher (77.9 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 Oak Park Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Lake Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oak Park Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has 15.1.
How do Oak Park Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) rank in VIC?
Oak Park Primary School is 176th of 1,290 and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) is 469th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.