Lowanna College vs St Kieran's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lowanna College
Newborough · Government high school · 7-12
1,073 students · ICSEA 954
St Kieran's School
Moe · Catholic primary · Prep-6
250 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Lowanna College Newborough VIC | St Kieran's School Moe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 348 | #937 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1114 of 1,472 | #2916 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,073 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 589 | 130 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 213 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +82% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Newborough 3825 | Moe 3825 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lowanna.vic.edu.au | www.stkmoe.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kieran's School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 33.0).
- •St Kieran's School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lowanna College is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 250.
- •St Kieran's School has grown faster over five years (82% vs 24%).
- •Lowanna College is a government school while St Kieran's 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 Lowanna College better than St Kieran's School?
On the Success Index, St Kieran's School ranks higher (47.0 vs 33.0 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 Lowanna College and St Kieran's School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Newborough and Moe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lowanna College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kieran's School has 14.7.
How do Lowanna College and St Kieran's School rank in VIC?
Lowanna College is 313th of 348 and St Kieran's School is 937th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.