Laverton P-12 College vs Queen of Peace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laverton P-12 College
Laverton · Government combined · Prep-12
678 students · ICSEA 924
Queen of Peace Primary School
Altona Meadows · Catholic primary · Prep-6
485 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Laverton P-12 College Laverton VIC | Queen of Peace Primary School Altona Meadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 239 | #452 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1068 of 1,259 | #1166 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 678 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 350 | 236 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.7 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.5 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Laverton 3028 | Altona Meadows 3028 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au/ | www.qopaltonameadows.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queen of Peace Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 30.4).
- •Queen of Peace Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laverton P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Laverton P-12 College is the larger school with 678 students compared with 485.
- •Laverton P-12 College is a government school while Queen of Peace Primary 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 Laverton P-12 College better than Queen of Peace Primary School?
On the Success Index, Queen of Peace Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 30.4 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 Laverton P-12 College and Queen of Peace Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Laverton and Altona Meadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laverton P-12 College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queen of Peace Primary School has 13.0.
How do Laverton P-12 College and Queen of Peace Primary School rank in VIC?
Laverton P-12 College is 224th of 239 and Queen of Peace Primary School is 452nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.