Kangaroo Flat Primary School vs Lockwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kangaroo Flat Primary School
Kangaroo Flat · Government primary · Prep-6
313 students · ICSEA 908
Lockwood Primary School
Lockwood · Government primary · Prep-6
99 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Kangaroo Flat Primary School Kangaroo Flat VIC | Lockwood Primary School Lockwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1176 of 1,290 | #958 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3839 of 4,908 | #2985 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 313 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 152 | 51 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kangaroo Flat 3555 | Lockwood 3551 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kangarooflatps.vic.edu.au | www.lockwoodps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lockwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 34.0).
- •Lockwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lockwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.5).
- •Kangaroo Flat Primary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 99.
- •Kangaroo Flat Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -24%).
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 Kangaroo Flat Primary School better than Lockwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lockwood Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 34.0 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 Kangaroo Flat Primary School and Lockwood Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Kangaroo Flat and Lockwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kangaroo Flat Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lockwood Primary School has 9.6.
How do Kangaroo Flat Primary School and Lockwood Primary School rank in VIC?
Kangaroo Flat Primary School is 1176th of 1,290 and Lockwood Primary School is 958th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.