Lumen Christi School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 585 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lumen Christi School
Churchill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 986
St Joseph's School
Red Cliffs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Lumen Christi School Churchill VIC | St Joseph's School Red Cliffs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1012 of 1,290 | #992 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3186 of 4,908 | #3113 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 87 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 41 | 52 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 14% |
| Suburb | Churchill 3842 | Red Cliffs 3496 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.churchill.catholic.edu.au | www.sjredcliffs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 43.4).
- •Lumen Christi School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.4).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 87.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -10%).
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 Lumen Christi School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (44.6 vs 43.4 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 Lumen Christi School and St Joseph's School?
About 585 km in a straight line, between Churchill and Red Cliffs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.3.
How do Lumen Christi School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Lumen Christi School is 1012th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 992nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.