Haddon Primary School vs Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Haddon Primary School
Haddon · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 1019
Siena Catholic Primary School
Lucas · Catholic primary · Prep-6
336 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Haddon Primary School Haddon VIC | Siena Catholic Primary School Lucas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #883 of 1,290 | #408 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2720 of 4,908 | #1026 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 232 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 125 | 177 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 16.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Haddon 3351 | Lucas 3350 |
| Council area | Golden Plains | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=3796c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.slucas.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Siena Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.9 vs 49.6).
- •Siena Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Haddon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Siena Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 232.
- •Siena Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (61% vs -12%).
- •Haddon Primary School is a government school while Siena 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 Haddon Primary School better than Siena Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Siena Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 49.6 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 Haddon Primary School and Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Haddon and Lucas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Haddon Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Siena Catholic Primary School has 14.5.
How do Haddon Primary School and Siena Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Haddon Primary School is 883rd of 1,290 and Siena Catholic Primary School is 408th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.