Langwarrin Park Primary School vs St Jude's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Langwarrin Park Primary School
Langwarrin · Government primary · Prep-6
585 students · ICSEA 1016
St Jude's School
Langwarrin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
309 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Langwarrin Park Primary School Langwarrin VIC | St Jude's School Langwarrin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #975 of 1,290 | #501 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3044 of 4,908 | #1389 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 585 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 315 | 155 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Langwarrin 3910 | Langwarrin 3910 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.langwarrinparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjlangwarrin.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Jude's School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 45.5).
- •St Jude's School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Jude's School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.5).
- •Langwarrin Park Primary School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 309.
- •St Jude's School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -12%).
- •Langwarrin Park Primary School is a government school while St Jude'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 Langwarrin Park Primary School better than St Jude's School?
On the Success Index, St Jude's School ranks higher (65.9 vs 45.5 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 Langwarrin Park Primary School and St Jude's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Langwarrin and Langwarrin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Langwarrin Park Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Jude's School has 13.9.
How do Langwarrin Park Primary School and St Jude's School rank in VIC?
Langwarrin Park Primary School is 975th of 1,290 and St Jude's School is 501st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.