Lucas Primary School vs St Thomas More School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km 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
St Thomas More School
Alfredton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
431 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Lucas Primary School Lucas VIC | St Thomas More School Alfredton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #587 of 1,290 | #457 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1658 of 4,908 | #1189 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 527 | 431 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 277 | 208 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +567% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.5 | 24.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lucas 3350 | Alfredton 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lucasps.vic.edu.au | www.stmalfredton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More School scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 62.9).
- •St Thomas More School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lucas Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.4).
- •Lucas Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 431.
- •Lucas Primary School has grown faster over five years (567% vs 1%).
- •Lucas Primary School is a government school while St Thomas More 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 St Thomas More School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More School ranks higher (68.2 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 St Thomas More School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lucas and Alfredton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lucas Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More School has 17.4.
How do Lucas Primary School and St Thomas More School rank in VIC?
Lucas Primary School is 587th of 1,290 and St Thomas More School is 457th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.