Lyons Early Childhood School vs Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lyons Early Childhood School
Lyons · Government primary · K-2
91 students · ICSEA 1116
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
Garran · Catholic primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Lyons Early Childhood School Lyons ACT | Sts Peter and Paul Primary School Garran ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 80 | #14 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #204 of 4,908 | #264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 91 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 43 | 152 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lyons 2606 | Garran 2605 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lecs.act.edu.au/ | www.stpandp.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.7 vs 78.9).
- •Sts Peter and Paul Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyons Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 15.3).
- •Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 91.
- •Lyons Early Childhood School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 15%).
- •Lyons Early Childhood School is a government school while Sts Peter and Paul Primary 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 Lyons Early Childhood School better than Sts Peter and Paul Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lyons Early Childhood School and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lyons and Garran in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyons Early Childhood School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School has 15.3.
How do Lyons Early Childhood School and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School rank in ACT?
Lyons Early Childhood School is 9th of 80 and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is 14th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.