Deer Park West Primary School vs St Lawrence Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park West Primary School
Deer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
389 students · ICSEA 989
St Lawrence Catholic Primary School
Derrimut · Catholic primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Deer Park West Primary School Deer Park VIC | St Lawrence Catholic Primary School Derrimut VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #966 of 1,290 | #638 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3008 of 4,908 | #1882 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 389 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 199 | 221 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Deer Park 3023 | Derrimut 3026 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dpwps.vic.edu.au | www.slwderrimut.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 45.9).
- •St Lawrence Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deer Park West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •St Lawrence Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 389.
- •St Lawrence Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -19%).
- •Deer Park West Primary School is a government school while St Lawrence 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 Deer Park West Primary School better than St Lawrence Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Lawrence Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 45.9 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 Deer Park West Primary School and St Lawrence Catholic Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Deer Park and Derrimut in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deer Park West Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Lawrence Catholic Primary School has 15.0.
How do Deer Park West Primary School and St Lawrence Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Deer Park West Primary School is 966th of 1,290 and St Lawrence Catholic Primary School is 638th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.