St Arnaud Primary School vs St Arnaud Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 594 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Arnaud Primary School
St Arnaud · Government primary · Prep-6
110 students · ICSEA 958
St Arnaud Secondary College
St Arnaud · Government high school · 7-12
168 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | St Arnaud Primary School St Arnaud VIC | St Arnaud Secondary College St Arnaud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1138 of 1,290 | #213 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3673 of 4,908 | #729 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 110 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 61 | 74 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | St Arnaud 3478 | St Arnaud 3478 |
| Council area | Northern Grampians | Northern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.starnaudps.vic.edu.au/ | www.starnaudsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Arnaud Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 36.5).
- •St Arnaud Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Arnaud Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 12.8).
- •St Arnaud Secondary College is the larger school with 168 students compared with 110.
- •St Arnaud Secondary College has grown faster over five years (27% 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 St Arnaud Primary School better than St Arnaud Secondary College?
On the Success Index, St Arnaud Secondary College ranks higher (50.6 vs 36.5 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 St Arnaud Primary School and St Arnaud Secondary College?
About 594 m in a straight line, between St Arnaud and St Arnaud in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Arnaud Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Arnaud Secondary College has 7.1.
How do St Arnaud Primary School and St Arnaud Secondary College rank in VIC?
St Arnaud Primary School is 1138th of 1,290 and St Arnaud Secondary College is 213th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.