Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School vs St Therese's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
Essendon · Independent combined · Prep-12
859 students · ICSEA 1161
St Therese's School
Essendon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School Essendon VIC | St Therese's School Essendon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 239 | #394 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #62 of 1,259 | #984 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 859 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 859 / 0 | 254 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 18.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.0 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 77.4 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Essendon 3040 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lowtherhall.vic.edu.au/ | www.stessendon.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (83.1 vs 70.4).
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 16.0).
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 529.
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is a independent school while St Therese'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 Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School better than St Therese's School?
On the Success Index, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (83.1 vs 70.4 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 Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School and St Therese's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Essendon and Essendon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese's School has 16.0.
How do Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School and St Therese's School rank in VIC?
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is 31st of 239 and St Therese's School is 394th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.