Lancefield Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 632 m 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
St Mary's School
Lancefield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
212 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Lancefield Primary School Lancefield VIC | St Mary's School Lancefield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #529 of 1,290 | #545 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1448 of 4,908 | #1532 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 190 | 212 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 90 | 103 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 45 |
| 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 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lancefield 3435 | Lancefield 3435 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lancefieldps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smlancefield.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.1 vs 64.2).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 190.
- •Lancefield Primary School is a government school while St Mary'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 Lancefield Primary School better than St Mary's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lancefield Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Lancefield and Lancefield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lancefield Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 12.4.
How do Lancefield Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Lancefield Primary School is 529th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 545th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.