Lower Plenty Primary School vs St Francis Xavier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Plenty Primary School
Lower Plenty · Government primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 1093
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Montmorency · Catholic primary · Prep-6
382 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Lower Plenty Primary School Lower Plenty VIC | St Francis Xavier Primary School Montmorency VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 1,290 | #15 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #737 of 4,908 | #21 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 65 | 181 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lower Plenty 3093 | Montmorency 3094 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lowerplentyps.vic.edu.au | www.sfxmontmorency.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (86.4 vs 73.0).
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lower Plenty Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 95.
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -19%).
- •Lower Plenty Primary School is a government school while St Francis Xavier 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 Lower Plenty Primary School better than St Francis Xavier Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier Primary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 73.0 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 Lower Plenty Primary School and St Francis Xavier Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lower Plenty and Montmorency in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lower Plenty Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier Primary School has 12.9.
How do Lower Plenty Primary School and St Francis Xavier Primary School rank in VIC?
Lower Plenty Primary School is 326th of 1,290 and St Francis Xavier Primary School is 15th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.