Good News Lutheran College vs Karwan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good News Lutheran College
Tarneit · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,872 students · ICSEA 1116
Karwan Primary School
Tarneit · Government primary · Prep-6
823 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Good News Lutheran College Tarneit VIC | Karwan Primary School Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 239 | #392 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #243 of 1,259 | #979 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,872 | 823 |
| Girls / boys | 916 / 956 | 414 / 409 |
| Foundation intake | 207 | 144 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 115.2 | 59.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodnews.vic.edu.au | karwanps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.0 vs 70.4).
- •Good News Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karwan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.3).
- •Good News Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,872 students compared with 823.
- •Good News Lutheran College is a independent school while Karwan Primary School is a government 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 Good News Lutheran College better than Karwan Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Good News Lutheran College and Karwan Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good News Lutheran College has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karwan Primary School has 13.8.
How do Good News Lutheran College and Karwan Primary School rank in VIC?
Good News Lutheran College is 78th of 239 and Karwan Primary School is 392nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.