Lalor East Primary School vs St Luke's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lalor East Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
213 students · ICSEA 966
St Luke's School
Lalor · Catholic primary · Prep-6
313 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Lalor East Primary School Thomastown VIC | St Luke's School Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1147 of 1,290 | #581 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3690 of 4,908 | #1637 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 213 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 113 | 170 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Thomastown 3074 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laloreastps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stlukelr.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 36.2).
- •St Luke's School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •St Luke's School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 213.
- •St Luke's School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -26%).
- •Lalor East Primary School is a government school while St Luke'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 Lalor East Primary School better than St Luke's School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's School ranks higher (63.1 vs 36.2 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 Lalor East Primary School and St Luke's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thomastown and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor East Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's School has 13.3.
How do Lalor East Primary School and St Luke's School rank in VIC?
Lalor East Primary School is 1147th of 1,290 and St Luke's School is 581st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.