Lollypop Creek Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 719 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lollypop Creek Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1034
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Werribee · Catholic primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Lollypop Creek Primary School Werribee VIC | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #701 of 1,290 | #229 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2077 of 4,908 | #470 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 390 | 402 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 223 | 225 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lollypopcreekps.vic.edu.au/ | sjwerribee.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 58.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 390.
- •Lollypop Creek Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Lollypop Creek Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 58.1 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 Lollypop Creek Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lollypop Creek Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 13.4.
How do Lollypop Creek Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Lollypop Creek Primary School is 701st of 1,290 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 229th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.