Schools in Ararat VIC

There are 5 schools near Ararat — 3 government, 2 Catholic, and 0 independent. Average ICSEA score is 972 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 762 students.

Total Schools
5
Avg ICSEA
972
Below Average
Students
762
Government
3

Ararat School Map

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All Schools near Ararat

#1
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
1038
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 121 students
👩‍🏫 10 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 37% nationally
🪃 2% Indigenous
🌏 14% LBOTE
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#2
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
1017
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 369 students
👩‍🏫 37 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 45% nationally
🪃 3% Indigenous
🌏 2% LBOTE
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#3
Government Primary · Prep-6
971
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 223 students
👩‍🏫 26 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 66% nationally
🪃 4% Indigenous
🌏 14% LBOTE
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#4
Government Primary · Prep-6
862
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 49 students
👩‍🏫 7 teachers
📊 7:1 ratio
📈 Top 94% nationally
🪃 8% Indigenous
🌏 22% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ararat VIC?

There are 5 schools near Ararat — 3 government (public), 2 Catholic, and 0 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Ararat?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Ararat is 972. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Ararat?

The highest-rated school near Ararat by ICSEA score is St Mary's School with an ICSEA of 1038 and 121 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Ararat centroid shown.