Ararat Primary School
Ararat Primary School is a government primary school in Ararat, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 971, it sits in the 34th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 223 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Ararat VIC 3377. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ararat Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ararat Primary School ranks 1,277th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marian College, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Ararat Primary School scores 971, near average.
School zone
Ararat Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Ararat
Ararat Primary School is located in Ararat, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,216/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 8,500.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ararat suburb profileSchools near Ararat Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ararat Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ararat | 0.1 km | 1017 | 46 higher | 369 |
| Ararat Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ararat | 1.4 km | 940 | 31 lower | 332 |
| Ararat West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ararat | 1.7 km | 984 | 13 higher | 257 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ararat Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ararat Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ararat Primary School offer?
Ararat Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ararat Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ararat Primary School has an ICSEA score of 971, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ararat Primary School?
Ararat Primary School has 223 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ararat Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ararat Primary School are Marian College (0.1 km), St Mary's School (0.2 km), Ararat Secondary College-School Farm Campus (1.1 km).
Where is Ararat Primary School located?
Ararat Primary School is located in Ararat, VIC 3377. Visit the school website at http://www.araratps.vic.edu.au.