Lauriston Girls' School vs Malvern Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 915 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lauriston Girls' School
Armadale · Independent combined · Prep-12
935 students · ICSEA 1199
Malvern Central School
Malvern · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | Lauriston Girls' School Armadale VIC | Malvern Central School Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 90 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 239 | #33 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3 of 1,259 | #53 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 935 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 935 / 0 | 265 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 22.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1199 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 79% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.9 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Armadale 3143 | Malvern 3144 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lauriston.vic.edu.au | www.malvern-central.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lauriston Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (90.2 vs 84.0).
- •Lauriston Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1199 vs 1163), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lauriston Girls' School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 15.2).
- •Lauriston Girls' School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 529.
- •Malvern Central School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 5%).
- •Lauriston Girls' School is a independent school while Malvern Central School is a government 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 Lauriston Girls' School better than Malvern Central School?
On the Success Index, Lauriston Girls' School ranks higher (90.2 vs 84.0 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 Lauriston Girls' School and Malvern Central School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Armadale and Malvern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lauriston Girls' School has 7.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Central School has 15.2.
How do Lauriston Girls' School and Malvern Central School rank in VIC?
Lauriston Girls' School is 1st of 239 and Malvern Central School is 33rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.