Lumen Christi School vs Yinnar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.6 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
Yinnar Primary School
Yinnar · Government primary · Prep-6
230 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Lumen Christi School Churchill VIC | Yinnar Primary School Yinnar VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1012 of 1,290 | #832 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3186 of 4,908 | #2544 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 87 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 41 | 104 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Churchill 3842 | Yinnar 3869 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.churchill.catholic.edu.au | www.yinnarps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yinnar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 43.4).
- •Yinnar Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lumen Christi School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •Yinnar Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 87.
- •Yinnar Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -10%).
- •Lumen Christi School is a catholic school while Yinnar Primary School is a government 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 Lumen Christi School better than Yinnar Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yinnar Primary School ranks higher (52.2 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 Yinnar Primary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Churchill and Yinnar in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yinnar Primary School has 14.3.
How do Lumen Christi School and Yinnar Primary School rank in VIC?
Lumen Christi School is 1012th of 1,290 and Yinnar Primary School is 832nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.