Laburnum Primary School vs St Luke the Evangelist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 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 Luke the Evangelist School
Blackburn South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
137 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Laburnum Primary School Blackburn VIC | St Luke the Evangelist School Blackburn South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 1,290 | #337 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #476 of 4,908 | #767 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 619 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 329 | 69 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Blackburn South 3130 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laburnumps.vic.edu.au | www.slblackburnsth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Laburnum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 72.8).
- •Laburnum Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Luke the Evangelist School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.0).
- •Laburnum Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 137.
- •Laburnum Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -30%).
- •Laburnum Primary School is a government school while St Luke the Evangelist 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 Luke the Evangelist School?
On the Success Index, Laburnum Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 72.8 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 Laburnum Primary School and St Luke the Evangelist School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laburnum Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke the Evangelist School has 12.5.
How do Laburnum Primary School and St Luke the Evangelist School rank in VIC?
Laburnum Primary School is 232nd of 1,290 and St Luke the Evangelist School is 337th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.