Lumen Christi School vs Yinnar South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.3 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 South Primary School
Yinnar South · Government primary · Prep-5
16 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Lumen Christi School Churchill VIC | Yinnar South Primary School Yinnar South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1012 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3186 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 87 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 41 | 8 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Churchill 3842 | Yinnar South 3869 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.churchill.catholic.edu.au | www.yinnarsthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 23.2).
- •Lumen Christi School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lumen Christi School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 16.
- •Lumen Christi School is a catholic school while Yinnar South 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 South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi School ranks higher (43.4 vs 23.2 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 South Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Churchill and Yinnar South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Lumen Christi School and Yinnar South Primary School rank in VIC?
Lumen Christi School is 1012th of 1,290 and Yinnar South Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.