Heathmont College vs St Luke's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathmont College
Heathmont · Government high school · 7-12
667 students · ICSEA 1014
St Luke's School
Wantirna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Heathmont College Heathmont VIC | St Luke's School Wantirna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 348 | #275 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #684 of 1,472 | #583 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 667 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 370 | 86 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Heathmont 3135 | Wantirna 3152 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heathmont.vic.edu.au | www.slwantirna.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 52.4).
- •St Luke's School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathmont College is the larger school with 667 students compared with 165.
- •St Luke's School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -3%).
- •Heathmont College is a government school while St Luke's 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 Heathmont College better than St Luke's School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's School ranks higher (74.5 vs 52.4 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 Heathmont College and St Luke's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Heathmont and Wantirna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathmont College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's School has 12.5.
How do Heathmont College and St Luke's School rank in VIC?
Heathmont College is 201st of 348 and St Luke's School is 275th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.