Laburnum Primary School vs Roberts McCubbin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laburnum Primary School
Blackburn · Government primary · Prep-6
619 students · ICSEA 1159
Roberts McCubbin Primary School
Box Hill South · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Laburnum Primary School Blackburn VIC | Roberts McCubbin Primary School Box Hill South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 1,290 | #321 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #476 of 4,908 | #720 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 619 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 329 | 153 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Box Hill South 3128 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laburnumps.vic.edu.au | www.robmacps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Laburnum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 73.2).
- •Laburnum Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roberts McCubbin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •Laburnum Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 303.
- •Laburnum Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -25%).
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 Laburnum Primary School better than Roberts McCubbin Primary School?
On the Success Index, Laburnum Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 73.2 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 Laburnum Primary School and Roberts McCubbin Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Box Hill South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laburnum Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roberts McCubbin Primary School has 14.2.
How do Laburnum Primary School and Roberts McCubbin Primary School rank in VIC?
Laburnum Primary School is 232nd of 1,290 and Roberts McCubbin Primary School is 321st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.