Laurimar Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laurimar Primary School
Doreen · Government primary · Prep-6
968 students · ICSEA 1027
St Mary's School
Whittlesea · Catholic primary · Prep-6
262 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Laurimar Primary School Doreen VIC | St Mary's School Whittlesea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #753 of 1,290 | #780 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2246 of 4,908 | #2337 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 968 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 457 / 511 | 133 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 144 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Doreen 3754 | Whittlesea 3757 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laurimarps.vic.edu.au | www.smwhittlesea.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Laurimar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 54.9).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laurimar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Laurimar Primary School is the larger school with 968 students compared with 262.
- •Laurimar Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -14%).
- •Laurimar 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 Laurimar Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Laurimar Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 54.9 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 Laurimar Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Doreen and Whittlesea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laurimar Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 14.6.
How do Laurimar Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Laurimar Primary School is 753rd of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 780th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.