Lethbridge Primary School vs St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge · Government primary · Prep-6
112 students · ICSEA 1002
St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School
Bannockburn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
392 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Lethbridge Primary School Lethbridge VIC | St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School Bannockburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #979 of 1,290 | #421 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3067 of 4,908 | #1052 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 112 | 392 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 59 | 201 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +76% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lethbridge 3332 | Bannockburn 3331 |
| Council area | Golden Plains | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lethbridgeps.vic.edu.au | stmmb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 45.2).
- •St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lethbridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 112.
- •St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (76% vs -12%).
- •Lethbridge Primary School is a government school while St Mary MacKillop Catholic 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 Lethbridge Primary School better than St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 45.2 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 Lethbridge Primary School and St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Lethbridge and Bannockburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lethbridge Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School has 11.8.
How do Lethbridge Primary School and St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Lethbridge Primary School is 979th of 1,290 and St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School is 421st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.