Al Iman College vs St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Iman College
Melton South · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,149 students · ICSEA 1059
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School
Weir Views · Catholic primary · Prep-6
473 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Al Iman College Melton South VIC | St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School Weir Views VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 239 | #886 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #464 of 1,259 | #2726 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,149 | 473 |
| Girls / boys | 628 / 521 | 255 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +90% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.1 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Weir Views 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aliman.vic.edu.au/ | www.slweirviews.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Al Iman College scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 49.6).
- •Al Iman College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.9).
- •Al Iman College is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 473.
- •Al Iman College is a independent school while St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic 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 Al Iman College better than St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Al Iman College ranks higher (59.8 vs 49.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al Iman College and St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Melton South and Weir Views in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Iman College has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School has 16.4.
How do Al Iman College and St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Al Iman College is 128th of 239 and St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is 886th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.