Lauriston Girls' School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 833 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
St Joseph's School
Malvern · Catholic primary · Prep-6
183 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Lauriston Girls' School Armadale VIC | St Joseph's School Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 90 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 239 | #29 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3 of 1,259 | #47 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 935 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 935 / 0 | 68 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 36 |
| 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% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1199 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 79% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.9 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 10% |
| 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.sjmalvern.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lauriston Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (90.2 vs 84.3).
- •Lauriston Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1199 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lauriston Girls' School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 10.8).
- •Lauriston Girls' School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 183.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 5%).
- •Lauriston Girls' School is a independent school while St Joseph'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 Lauriston Girls' School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Lauriston Girls' School ranks higher (90.2 vs 84.3 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 St Joseph's School?
About 833 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 St Joseph's School has 10.8.
How do Lauriston Girls' School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Lauriston Girls' School is 1st of 239 and St Joseph's School is 29th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.