Laverton P-12 College vs St Martin de Porres School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 465 m 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
St Martin de Porres School
Laverton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Laverton P-12 College Laverton VIC | St Martin de Porres School Laverton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 239 | #215 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1068 of 1,259 | #430 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 678 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 350 | 134 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 37 |
| 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% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.7 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.5 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Laverton 3028 | Laverton 3028 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au/ | www.smdplaverton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin de Porres School scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 30.4).
- •St Martin de Porres School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laverton P-12 College is the larger school with 678 students compared with 270.
- •St Martin de Porres School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 4%).
- •Laverton P-12 College is a government school while St Martin de Porres 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 St Martin de Porres School?
On the Success Index, St Martin de Porres School ranks higher (76.6 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 St Martin de Porres School?
About 465 m in a straight line, between Laverton and Laverton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laverton P-12 College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin de Porres School has 11.8.
How do Laverton P-12 College and St Martin de Porres School rank in VIC?
Laverton P-12 College is 224th of 239 and St Martin de Porres School is 215th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.