Exford Primary School vs St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Exford Primary School
Exford · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1003
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School
Weir Views · Catholic primary · Prep-6
473 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Exford Primary School Exford VIC | St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School Weir Views VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1117 of 1,290 | #886 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3581 of 4,908 | #2726 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 326 | 473 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 167 | 255 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Exford 3338 | Weir Views 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.exfordps.vic.edu.au/ | www.slweirviews.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 37.8).
- •St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Exford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 326.
- •Exford Primary School is a government school while St Lawrence of Brindisi 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 Exford Primary School better than St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 37.8 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 Exford Primary School and St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Exford and Weir Views in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Exford Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School has 16.4.
How do Exford Primary School and St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Exford Primary School is 1117th of 1,290 and St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is 886th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.