Jennings Street School vs St Martin de Porres School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 380 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
St Martin de Porres School
Laverton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Jennings Street School Laverton VIC | St Martin de Porres School Laverton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #215 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #430 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 117 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 96 | 134 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Laverton 3028 | Laverton 3028 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jenningsstreetschool.vic.edu.au/ | www.smdplaverton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin de Porres School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jennings Street School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 11.8).
- •St Martin de Porres School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 117.
- •St Martin de Porres School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -3%).
- •Jennings Street School is a government school while St Martin de Porres 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 Jennings Street School better than St Martin de Porres School?
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 St Martin de Porres School?
About 380 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 St Martin de Porres School has 11.8.
How do Jennings Street School and St Martin de Porres School rank in VIC?
Jennings Street School is unranked and St Martin de Porres School is 215th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.