John Henry Primary School vs Lockwood South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 179 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Henry Primary School
Pakenham · Government primary · Prep-6
981 students · ICSEA 1020
Lockwood South Primary School
Lockwood South · Government primary · Prep-6
38 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | John Henry Primary School Pakenham VIC | Lockwood South Primary School Lockwood South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #813 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2447 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 981 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 534 | 19 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.3 | 3.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Pakenham 3810 | Lockwood South 3551 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | jhps.vic.edu.au/ | www.locksthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.5 vs 53.5).
- •Lockwood South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.7).
- •John Henry Primary School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 38.
- •Lockwood South Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 12%).
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 John Henry Primary School better than Lockwood South Primary 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 John Henry Primary School and Lockwood South Primary School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Pakenham and Lockwood South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Henry Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lockwood South Primary School has 9.8.
How do John Henry Primary School and Lockwood South Primary School rank in VIC?
John Henry Primary School is 813th of 1,290 and Lockwood South Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.