Fawkner Primary School vs Lockwood South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 121 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fawkner Primary School
Fawkner · Government primary · Prep-6
238 students · ICSEA 1020
Lockwood South Primary School
Lockwood South · Government primary · Prep-6
38 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Fawkner Primary School Fawkner VIC | Lockwood South Primary School Lockwood South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #657 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1941 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 238 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 124 | 19 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 3.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Lockwood South 3551 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fawknerps.vic.edu.au | www.locksthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fawkner Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 53.5).
- •Lockwood South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.4).
- •Fawkner Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 38.
- •Lockwood South Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -13%).
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 Fawkner Primary School better than Lockwood South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fawkner Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 53.5 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 Fawkner Primary School and Lockwood South Primary School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Fawkner and Lockwood South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fawkner Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lockwood South Primary School has 9.8.
How do Fawkner Primary School and Lockwood South Primary School rank in VIC?
Fawkner Primary School is 657th of 1,290 and Lockwood South Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.