Lisieux Catholic Primary School vs Surf Coast Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 777 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lisieux Catholic Primary School
Torquay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1106
Surf Coast Secondary College
Torquay · Government high school · 7-12
879 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Lisieux Catholic Primary School Torquay VIC | Surf Coast Secondary College Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 1,290 | #134 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #17 of 4,908 | #404 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 333 | 879 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 173 | 382 / 497 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 130 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +68% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 67.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Torquay 3228 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lisieux.catholic.edu.au/ | www.surfcoastsecondarycollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (86.8 vs 65.0).
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Surf Coast Secondary College is the larger school with 879 students compared with 333.
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (68% vs -9%).
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Surf Coast Secondary College is a government 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 Lisieux Catholic Primary School better than Surf Coast Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Lisieux Catholic Primary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 65.0 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 Lisieux Catholic Primary School and Surf Coast Secondary College?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lisieux Catholic Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Surf Coast Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Lisieux Catholic Primary School and Surf Coast Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lisieux Catholic Primary School is 12th of 1,290 and Surf Coast Secondary College is 134th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.