Sale College vs Sale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 498 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sale College
Sale · Government high school · 7-12
782 students · ICSEA 943
Sale Primary School
Sale · Government primary · Prep-6
465 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Sale College Sale VIC | Sale Primary School Sale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #314 of 348 | #943 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1120 of 1,472 | #2934 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 782 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 394 | 210 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.8 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.1 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Sale 3850 | Sale 3850 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.salecollege.vic.edu.au | www.saleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 32.7).
- •Sale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sale College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.1).
- •Sale College is the larger school with 782 students compared with 465.
- •Sale Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Sale College better than Sale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sale Primary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 32.7 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 Sale College and Sale Primary School?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sale College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sale Primary School has 15.1.
How do Sale College and Sale Primary School rank in VIC?
Sale College is 314th of 348 and Sale Primary School is 943rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.