Lancefield Primary School vs Milawa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 178 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lancefield Primary School
Lancefield · Government primary · Prep-6
190 students · ICSEA 1040
Milawa Primary School
Milawa · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Lancefield Primary School Lancefield VIC | Milawa Primary School Milawa VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #529 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1448 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 190 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 90 | 37 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 6.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Lancefield 3435 | Milawa 3678 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lancefieldps.vic.edu.au/ | www.milawaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lancefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 60.5).
- •Milawa Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.5).
- •Lancefield Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 63.
- •Lancefield Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -3%).
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 Lancefield Primary School better than Milawa Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lancefield Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 60.5 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 Lancefield Primary School and Milawa Primary School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Lancefield and Milawa in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lancefield Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Milawa Primary School has 9.7.
How do Lancefield Primary School and Milawa Primary School rank in VIC?
Lancefield Primary School is 529th of 1,290 and Milawa Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.