Aurora School vs St Luke the Evangelist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 627 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora School
Blackburn South · Government special · U
270 students · ICSEA 1038
St Luke the Evangelist School
Blackburn South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
137 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Aurora School Blackburn South VIC | St Luke the Evangelist School Blackburn South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #337 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #767 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 270 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 148 | 69 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackburn South 3130 | Blackburn South 3130 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auroraschool.vic.edu.au | www.slblackburnsth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke the Evangelist School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aurora School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 137.
- •Aurora School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -30%).
- •Aurora School is a government school while St Luke the Evangelist 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 Aurora School better than St Luke the Evangelist 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 Aurora School and St Luke the Evangelist School?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Blackburn South and Blackburn South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aurora School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke the Evangelist School has 12.5.
How do Aurora School and St Luke the Evangelist School rank in VIC?
Aurora School is unranked and St Luke the Evangelist School is 337th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.