Lalor North Primary School vs St Luke's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lalor North Primary School
Lalor · Government primary · Prep-6
330 students · ICSEA 998
St Luke's School
Lalor · Catholic primary · Prep-6
313 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Lalor North Primary School Lalor VIC | St Luke's School Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #876 of 1,290 | #581 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2691 of 4,908 | #1637 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 330 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 179 | 170 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lalornorthps.vic.edu.au | www.stlukelr.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 49.9).
- •St Luke's School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor North Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 313.
- •Lalor North 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 North Primary School better than St Luke's School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's School ranks higher (63.1 vs 49.9 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 North Primary School and St Luke's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lalor and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor North Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's School has 13.3.
How do Lalor North Primary School and St Luke's School rank in VIC?
Lalor North Primary School is 876th of 1,290 and St Luke's School is 581st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.