St Arnaud Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km 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 Patrick's School
St Arnaud · Catholic primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | St Arnaud Primary School St Arnaud VIC | St Patrick's School St Arnaud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1138 of 1,290 | #851 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3673 of 4,908 | #2613 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 110 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 61 | 52 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| 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.spstarnaud.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 36.5).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Arnaud Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •St Arnaud Primary School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 102.
- •St Arnaud Primary School is a government school while St Patrick'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 St Arnaud Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (51.2 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 Patrick's School?
About 1.1 km 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 Patrick's School has 13.4.
How do St Arnaud Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
St Arnaud Primary School is 1138th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 851st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.