Laburnum Primary School vs St Francis Xavier's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
St Francis Xavier's School
Box Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Laburnum Primary School Blackburn VIC | St Francis Xavier's School Box Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 1,290 | #413 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #476 of 4,908 | #1038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 619 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 329 | 127 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Box Hill 3128 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laburnumps.vic.edu.au | www.sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Laburnum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 69.7).
- •Laburnum Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1105), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier's School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.0).
- •Laburnum Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 257.
- •Laburnum Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -20%).
- •Laburnum Primary School is a government school while St Francis Xavier's 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 Laburnum Primary School better than St Francis Xavier's School?
On the Success Index, Laburnum Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 69.7 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 Laburnum Primary School and St Francis Xavier's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Box Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laburnum Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's School has 13.2.
How do Laburnum Primary School and St Francis Xavier's School rank in VIC?
Laburnum Primary School is 232nd of 1,290 and St Francis Xavier's School is 413th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.