Ararat North Primary School
Ararat North Primary School is a government primary school in Ararat, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 862, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 49 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% 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 North Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ararat North Primary School ranks 1,554th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marian College, a Catholic secondary school 1.1 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 North Primary School scores 862, below average.
School zone
Ararat North 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 North 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 North Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ararat North Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ararat | 1.1 km | 1017 | 155 higher | 369 |
| Ararat Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ararat | 1.3 km | 971 | 109 higher | 223 |
| Ararat West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ararat | 1.7 km | 984 | 122 higher | 257 |
| Ararat Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ararat | 2.0 km | 940 | 78 higher | 332 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ararat North Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ararat North Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ararat North Primary School offer?
Ararat North Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ararat North Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ararat North Primary School has an ICSEA score of 862, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ararat North Primary School?
Ararat North Primary School has 49 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ararat North Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ararat North Primary School are Marian College (1.1 km), St Mary's School (1.2 km), Ararat Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Ararat North Primary School located?
Ararat North Primary School is located in Ararat, VIC 3377. Visit the school website at http://www.anps.vic.edu.au.