Lisieux Catholic Primary School vs Torquay Coast Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 733 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
Torquay Coast Primary School
Torquay · Government primary · Prep-6
678 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Lisieux Catholic Primary School Torquay VIC | Torquay Coast Primary School Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 1,290 | #158 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #17 of 4,908 | #289 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 333 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 173 | 313 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +68% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 44.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Torquay 3228 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lisieux.catholic.edu.au/ | www.torquaycoastps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (86.8 vs 78.5).
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.3).
- •Torquay Coast Primary School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 333.
- •Torquay Coast Primary School has grown faster over five years (96% vs 68%).
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Torquay Coast Primary School 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 Torquay Coast Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lisieux Catholic Primary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 78.5 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 Lisieux Catholic Primary School and Torquay Coast Primary School?
About 733 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 Torquay Coast Primary School has 15.3.
How do Lisieux Catholic Primary School and Torquay Coast Primary School rank in VIC?
Lisieux Catholic Primary School is 12th of 1,290 and Torquay Coast Primary School is 158th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.