Lucas Primary School vs Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 209 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lucas Primary School
Lucas · Government primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1029
Siena Catholic Primary School
Lucas · Catholic primary · Prep-6
336 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Lucas Primary School Lucas VIC | Siena Catholic Primary School Lucas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #587 of 1,290 | #408 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1658 of 4,908 | #1026 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 527 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 277 | 177 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 16.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +567% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.5 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lucas 3350 | Lucas 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lucasps.vic.edu.au | www.slucas.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Siena Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.9 vs 62.9).
- •Siena Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lucas Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Lucas Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 336.
- •Lucas Primary School has grown faster over five years (567% vs 61%).
- •Lucas Primary School is a government school while Siena 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 Lucas Primary School better than Siena Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Siena Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 62.9 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 Lucas Primary School and Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 209 m in a straight line, between Lucas and Lucas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lucas Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Siena Catholic Primary School has 14.5.
How do Lucas Primary School and Siena Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Lucas Primary School is 587th of 1,290 and Siena Catholic Primary School is 408th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.