Arthurs Creek Primary School vs Laurimar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arthurs Creek Primary School
Arthurs Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
22 students · ICSEA 930
Laurimar Primary School
Doreen · Government primary · Prep-6
968 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Arthurs Creek Primary School Arthurs Creek VIC | Laurimar Primary School Doreen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #753 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2246 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 22 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 14 | 457 / 511 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 144 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -63% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 71.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Arthurs Creek 3099 | Doreen 3754 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | acps.vic.edu.au/ | www.laurimarps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Laurimar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 28.3).
- •Laurimar Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arthurs Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 13.6).
- •Laurimar Primary School is the larger school with 968 students compared with 22.
- •Laurimar Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -63%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Craigieburn
Frequently asked questions
Is Arthurs Creek Primary School better than Laurimar Primary School?
On the Success Index, Laurimar Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 28.3 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 Arthurs Creek Primary School and Laurimar Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Arthurs Creek and Doreen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arthurs Creek Primary School has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laurimar Primary School has 13.6.
How do Arthurs Creek Primary School and Laurimar Primary School rank in VIC?
Arthurs Creek Primary School is unranked and Laurimar Primary School is 753rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.