Alfredton Primary School vs Lucas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alfredton Primary School
Alfredton · Government primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1009
Lucas Primary School
Lucas · Government primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Alfredton Primary School Alfredton VIC | Lucas Primary School Lucas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #967 of 1,290 | #587 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3018 of 4,908 | #1658 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 527 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 276 | 250 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +567% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 39.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Alfredton 3350 | Lucas 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alfredtonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lucasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lucas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.9 vs 45.8).
- •Lucas Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lucas Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Lucas Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 527.
- •Lucas Primary School has grown faster over five years (567% vs -5%).
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 Alfredton Primary School better than Lucas Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lucas Primary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 45.8 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 Alfredton Primary School and Lucas Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Alfredton and Lucas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alfredton Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lucas Primary School has 13.3.
How do Alfredton Primary School and Lucas Primary School rank in VIC?
Alfredton Primary School is 967th of 1,290 and Lucas Primary School is 587th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.