Cambridge Primary School vs Good News Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Primary School
Hoppers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
660 students · ICSEA 1036
Good News Lutheran College
Tarneit · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,872 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | Good News Lutheran College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #923 of 1,290 | #78 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2851 of 4,908 | #243 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 660 | 1,872 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 354 | 916 / 956 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 207 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +69% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 115.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 51.8 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cambridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.goodnews.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good News Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 47.8).
- •Good News Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cambridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.3).
- •Good News Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,872 students compared with 660.
- •Good News Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (69% vs -31%).
- •Cambridge Primary School is a government school while Good News Lutheran College is an independent 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 Cambridge Primary School better than Good News Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Good News Lutheran College ranks higher (71.0 vs 47.8 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 Cambridge Primary School and Good News Lutheran College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good News Lutheran College has 16.3.
How do Cambridge Primary School and Good News Lutheran College rank in VIC?
Cambridge Primary School is 923rd of 1,290 and Good News Lutheran College is 78th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.