Jennings Street School vs Laverton P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 93 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jennings Street School
Laverton · Government special · U
117 students · ICSEA 1037
Laverton P-12 College
Laverton · Government combined · Prep-12
678 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Jennings Street School Laverton VIC | Laverton P-12 College Laverton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #224 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1068 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 117 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 96 | 328 / 350 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 66 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 59.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 39.5 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Laverton 3028 | Laverton 3028 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jenningsstreetschool.vic.edu.au/ | www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Jennings Street School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jennings Street School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 11.4).
- •Laverton P-12 College is the larger school with 678 students compared with 117.
- •Laverton P-12 College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -3%).
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 Jennings Street School better than Laverton P-12 College?
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 Jennings Street School and Laverton P-12 College?
About 93 m in a straight line, between Laverton and Laverton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jennings Street School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laverton P-12 College has 11.4.
How do Jennings Street School and Laverton P-12 College rank in VIC?
Jennings Street School is unranked and Laverton P-12 College is 224th of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.