Horsham West and Haven Primary School vs Lucknow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 497 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsham West and Haven Primary School
Horsham · Government primary · Prep-6
603 students · ICSEA 986
Lucknow Primary School
Eastwood · Government primary · Prep-6
539 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Horsham West and Haven Primary School Horsham VIC | Lucknow Primary School Eastwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1126 of 1,290 | #1007 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3608 of 4,908 | #3169 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 603 | 539 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 324 | 267 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.3 | 33.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 10% |
| Suburb | Horsham 3402 | Eastwood 3875 |
| Council area | Horsham | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.horshamwps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lucknow-ps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lucknow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 37.4).
- •Horsham West and Haven Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.2).
- •Horsham West and Haven Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 539.
- •Lucknow Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Horsham West and Haven Primary School better than Lucknow Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lucknow Primary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 37.4 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 Horsham West and Haven Primary School and Lucknow Primary School?
About 497 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Eastwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsham West and Haven Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lucknow Primary School has 16.2.
How do Horsham West and Haven Primary School and Lucknow Primary School rank in VIC?
Horsham West and Haven Primary School is 1126th of 1,290 and Lucknow Primary School is 1007th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.