Kyabram P-12 College vs Lancaster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kyabram P-12 College
Kyabram · Government combined · Prep-12
890 students · ICSEA 943
Lancaster Primary School
Lancaster · Government primary · Prep-6
35 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Kyabram P-12 College Kyabram VIC | Lancaster Primary School Lancaster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1169 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 890 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 471 | 14 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kyabram 3619 | Lancaster 3620 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kyabramp-12.vic.edu.au | lancasterps.wordpress.com/ |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.1 vs 25.8).
- •Lancaster Primary School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lancaster Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.7).
- •Kyabram P-12 College is the larger school with 890 students compared with 35.
- •Kyabram P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
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 Kyabram P-12 College better than Lancaster Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lancaster Primary School ranks higher (31.1 vs 25.8 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 Kyabram P-12 College and Lancaster Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Kyabram and Lancaster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kyabram P-12 College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lancaster Primary School has 8.7.
How do Kyabram P-12 College and Lancaster Primary School rank in VIC?
Kyabram P-12 College is 234th of 239 and Lancaster Primary School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.