Essendon Primary School vs Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 927 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Essendon Primary School
Essendon · Government primary · Prep-6
387 students · ICSEA 1137
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
Essendon · Independent combined · Prep-12
859 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Essendon Primary School Essendon VIC | Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School Essendon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 1,290 | #31 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #239 of 4,908 | #62 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 387 | 859 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 200 | 859 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 18.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 77.4 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Essendon 3040 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.essendonps.vic.edu.au | www.lowtherhall.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (83.1 vs 79.2).
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.3).
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 387.
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -23%).
- •Essendon Primary School is a government school while Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School 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 Essendon Primary School better than Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (83.1 vs 79.2 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 Essendon Primary School and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School?
About 927 m in a straight line, between Essendon and Essendon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Essendon Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has 9.7.
How do Essendon Primary School and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School rank in VIC?
Essendon Primary School is 133rd of 1,290 and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is 31st of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.