Churchill Primary School vs Lumen Christi School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 590 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Primary School
Churchill · Government primary · Prep-6
212 students · ICSEA 965
Lumen Christi School
Churchill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Churchill Primary School Churchill VIC | Lumen Christi School Churchill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #980 of 1,290 | #1012 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3073 of 4,908 | #3186 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 212 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 125 | 46 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Churchill 3842 | Churchill 3842 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.churchillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.churchill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Churchill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.1 vs 43.4).
- •Lumen Christi School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lumen Christi School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Churchill Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 87.
- •Churchill Primary School has grown faster over five years (41% vs -10%).
- •Churchill Primary School is a government school while Lumen Christi 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 Churchill Primary School better than Lumen Christi School?
On the Success Index, Churchill Primary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 43.4 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 Churchill Primary School and Lumen Christi School?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Churchill and Churchill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Churchill Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lumen Christi School has 12.4.
How do Churchill Primary School and Lumen Christi School rank in VIC?
Churchill Primary School is 980th of 1,290 and Lumen Christi School is 1012th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.