Avenel Primary School vs Lethbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 153 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avenel Primary School
Avenel · Government primary · Prep-6
123 students · ICSEA 1002
Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge · Government primary · Prep-6
112 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Avenel Primary School Avenel VIC | Lethbridge Primary School Lethbridge VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #974 of 1,290 | #979 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3040 of 4,908 | #3067 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 123 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 58 | 53 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Avenel 3664 | Lethbridge 3332 |
| Council area | Strathbogie | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.avenelps.vic.edu.au | www.lethbridgeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.5 vs 45.2).
- •Avenel Primary School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 112.
- •Lethbridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -25%).
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 Avenel Primary School better than Lethbridge 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 Avenel Primary School and Lethbridge Primary School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Avenel and Lethbridge in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avenel Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lethbridge Primary School has 11.2.
How do Avenel Primary School and Lethbridge Primary School rank in VIC?
Avenel Primary School is 974th of 1,290 and Lethbridge Primary School is 979th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.