Congupna Primary School vs St Luke's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Congupna Primary School
Congupna · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 1027
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Shepparton North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
272 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Congupna Primary School Congupna VIC | St Luke's Catholic Primary School Shepparton North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #643 of 1,290 | #253 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1894 of 4,908 | #522 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 90 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 49 | 143 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Congupna 3633 | Shepparton North 3631 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.congupnaps.vic.edu.au | www.slshepparton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 60.4).
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Congupna Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.1).
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 90.
- •Congupna Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 1%).
- •Congupna Primary School is a government school while St Luke's Catholic Primary 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 Congupna Primary School better than St Luke's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 60.4 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 Congupna Primary School and St Luke's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Congupna and Shepparton North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Congupna Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's Catholic Primary School has 13.1.
How do Congupna Primary School and St Luke's Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Congupna Primary School is 643rd of 1,290 and St Luke's Catholic Primary School is 253rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.