Delacombe Primary School vs Lumen Christi School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 538 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Delacombe Primary School
Delacombe · Government primary · Prep-6
641 students · ICSEA 970
Lumen Christi School
Delacombe · Catholic primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Delacombe Primary School Delacombe VIC | Lumen Christi School Delacombe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1024 of 1,290 | #731 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3218 of 4,908 | #2181 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 641 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 330 | 158 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.7 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Delacombe 3356 | Delacombe 3356 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.delacombeps.vic.edu.au | www.lcdelacombe.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 43.1).
- •Lumen Christi School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Delacombe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Delacombe Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 324.
- •Delacombe Primary School has grown faster over five years (55% vs 7%).
- •Delacombe 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 Delacombe Primary School better than Lumen Christi School?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi School ranks higher (56.8 vs 43.1 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 Delacombe Primary School and Lumen Christi School?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Delacombe and Delacombe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Delacombe Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lumen Christi School has 15.0.
How do Delacombe Primary School and Lumen Christi School rank in VIC?
Delacombe Primary School is 1024th of 1,290 and Lumen Christi School is 731st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.