Laurimar Primary School vs Watsonia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 14 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
Watsonia Primary School
Watsonia · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Laurimar Primary School Doreen VIC | Watsonia Primary School Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #753 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2246 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 968 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 457 / 511 | 25 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 144 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Doreen 3754 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laurimarps.vic.edu.au | www.watsoniaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.1 vs 56.8).
- •Watsonia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.6).
- •Laurimar Primary School is the larger school with 968 students compared with 63.
- •Laurimar Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -23%).
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 Watsonia Primary 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 Laurimar Primary School and Watsonia Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Doreen and Watsonia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laurimar Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Watsonia Primary School has 10.5.
How do Laurimar Primary School and Watsonia Primary School rank in VIC?
Laurimar Primary School is 753rd of 1,290 and Watsonia Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.