Leongatha Primary School vs St Laurence O'Toole School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 408 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leongatha Primary School
Leongatha · Government primary · Prep-6
582 students · ICSEA 1008
St Laurence O'Toole School
Leongatha · Catholic primary · Prep-6
180 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Leongatha Primary School Leongatha VIC | St Laurence O'Toole School Leongatha VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #950 of 1,290 | #709 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2955 of 4,908 | #2112 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 582 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 280 / 302 | 87 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Leongatha 3953 | Leongatha 3953 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.leongathaps.vic.edu.au | www.stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Laurence O'Toole School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 46.5).
- •St Laurence O'Toole School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Laurence O'Toole School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Leongatha Primary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 180.
- •St Laurence O'Toole School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -11%).
- •Leongatha Primary School is a government school while St Laurence O'Toole 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 Leongatha Primary School better than St Laurence O'Toole School?
On the Success Index, St Laurence O'Toole School ranks higher (57.7 vs 46.5 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 Leongatha Primary School and St Laurence O'Toole School?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Leongatha and Leongatha in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leongatha Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Laurence O'Toole School has 14.9.
How do Leongatha Primary School and St Laurence O'Toole School rank in VIC?
Leongatha Primary School is 950th of 1,290 and St Laurence O'Toole School is 709th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.