Ararat West Primary School
Ararat West Primary School is a government primary school in Ararat, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 984, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% 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 West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ararat West Primary School ranks 1,176th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ararat Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.0 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 West Primary School scores 984, near average.
School zone
Ararat West 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 West 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 West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ararat West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ararat | 1.0 km | 940 | 44 lower | 332 |
| Marian CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ararat | 1.7 km | 1017 | 33 higher | 369 |
| Ararat Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ararat | 1.7 km | 971 | 13 lower | 223 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ararat West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ararat West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ararat West Primary School offer?
Ararat West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ararat West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ararat West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 984, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ararat West Primary School?
Ararat West Primary School has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ararat West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ararat West Primary School are Ararat Secondary College (1.0 km), Marian College (1.7 km), Ararat North Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is Ararat West Primary School located?
Ararat West Primary School is located in Ararat, VIC 3377. Visit the school website at http://www.araratwestps.vic.edu.au.