Lancefield Primary School vs Romsey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.0 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
Romsey Primary School
Romsey · Government primary · Prep-6
323 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Lancefield Primary School Lancefield VIC | Romsey Primary School Romsey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #529 of 1,290 | #989 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1448 of 4,908 | #3096 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 190 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 90 | 160 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lancefield 3435 | Romsey 3434 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lancefieldps.vic.edu.au/ | www.romseyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lancefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 44.8).
- •Lancefield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Romsey Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 190.
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 Romsey Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lancefield Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 44.8 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 Lancefield Primary School and Romsey Primary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Lancefield and Romsey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lancefield Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Romsey Primary School has 13.6.
How do Lancefield Primary School and Romsey Primary School rank in VIC?
Lancefield Primary School is 529th of 1,290 and Romsey Primary School is 989th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.