Lalor Gardens Primary School vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 270 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lalor Gardens Primary School
Lalor · Government primary · Prep-6
408 students · ICSEA 981
St Catherine's School
Lalor · Catholic primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Lalor Gardens Primary School Lalor VIC | St Catherine's School Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1002 of 1,290 | #653 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3150 of 4,908 | #1928 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 408 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 207 | 146 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lalorgardensps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sclalorwest.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 44.0).
- •St Catherine's School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •Lalor Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 289.
- •Lalor Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -8%).
- •Lalor Gardens Primary School is a government school while St Catherine'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 Gardens Primary School better than St Catherine's School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's School ranks higher (60.0 vs 44.0 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 Gardens Primary School and St Catherine's School?
About 270 m in a straight line, between Lalor and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor Gardens Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's School has 12.4.
How do Lalor Gardens Primary School and St Catherine's School rank in VIC?
Lalor Gardens Primary School is 1002nd of 1,290 and St Catherine's School is 653rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.