Koonwarra Village School vs St Laurence O'Toole School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Koonwarra Village School
Koonwarra · Independent primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 1092
St Laurence O'Toole School
Leongatha · Catholic primary · Prep-6
180 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Koonwarra Village School Koonwarra VIC | St Laurence O'Toole School Leongatha VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #709 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2112 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 64 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 33 | 87 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Koonwarra 3954 | Leongatha 3953 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.koonwarravillageschool.org | www.stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Koonwarra Village School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 57.7).
- •Koonwarra Village School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Koonwarra Village School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.9).
- •St Laurence O'Toole School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 64.
- •Koonwarra Village School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -6%).
- •Koonwarra Village School is a independent school while St Laurence O'Toole 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 Koonwarra Village School better than St Laurence O'Toole School?
On the Success Index, Koonwarra Village School ranks higher (73.5 vs 57.7 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 Koonwarra Village School and St Laurence O'Toole School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Koonwarra and Leongatha in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Koonwarra Village School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Laurence O'Toole School has 14.9.
How do Koonwarra Village School and St Laurence O'Toole School rank in VIC?
Koonwarra Village School is unranked and St Laurence O'Toole School is 709th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.