Huntingtower School vs Lauriston Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingtower School
Mount Waverley · Independent combined · Prep-12
785 students · ICSEA 1201
Lauriston Girls' School
Armadale · Independent combined · Prep-12
935 students · ICSEA 1199
| Measure | Huntingtower School Mount Waverley VIC | Lauriston Girls' School Armadale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 239 | #1 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #10 of 1,259 | #3 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 785 | 935 |
| Girls / boys | 403 / 382 | 935 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 88 | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 27.7% | 22.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1201 | 1199 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 78% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 126.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 69.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Waverley 3149 | Armadale 3143 |
| Council area | Monash | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.huntingtower.vic.edu.au | www.lauriston.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lauriston Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (90.2 vs 89.2).
- •Huntingtower School has the higher ICSEA (1201 vs 1199), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lauriston Girls' School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 10.5).
- •Lauriston Girls' School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 785.
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 Huntingtower School better than Lauriston Girls' School?
On the Success Index, Lauriston Girls' School ranks higher (90.2 vs 89.2 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 Huntingtower School and Lauriston Girls' School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Mount Waverley and Armadale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Huntingtower School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lauriston Girls' School has 7.4.
How do Huntingtower School and Lauriston Girls' School rank in VIC?
Huntingtower School is 5th of 239 and Lauriston Girls' School is 1st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.