Footscray Primary School vs Point Lonsdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 58 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Footscray Primary School
Footscray · Government primary · Prep-6
336 students · ICSEA 1115
Point Lonsdale Primary School
Point Lonsdale · Government primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Footscray Primary School Footscray VIC | Point Lonsdale Primary School Point Lonsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #163 of 1,290 | #267 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #312 of 4,908 | #563 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 336 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 164 | 54 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Footscray 3011 | Point Lonsdale 3225 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Queenscliffe |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.footscrayps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ptlonsdaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Footscray Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.2 vs 74.7).
- •Footscray Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 125.
- •Point Lonsdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -21%).
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 Footscray Primary School better than Point Lonsdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Footscray Primary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 74.7 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 Footscray Primary School and Point Lonsdale Primary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Footscray and Point Lonsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Footscray Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Point Lonsdale Primary School has 13.0.
How do Footscray Primary School and Point Lonsdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Footscray Primary School is 163rd of 1,290 and Point Lonsdale Primary School is 267th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.