Lumen Christi School vs Newington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lumen Christi School
Delacombe · Catholic primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1029
Newington Primary School
Ballarat · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Lumen Christi School Delacombe VIC | Newington Primary School Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #731 of 1,290 | #808 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2181 of 4,908 | #2433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 324 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 166 | 137 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Delacombe 3356 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lcdelacombe.catholic.edu.au | www.newingtonps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 53.7).
- •Lumen Christi School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •Lumen Christi School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 278.
- •Lumen Christi School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -16%).
- •Lumen Christi School is a catholic school while Newington 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 Newington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi School ranks higher (56.8 vs 53.7 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 Newington Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Delacombe and Ballarat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newington Primary School has 13.4.
How do Lumen Christi School and Newington Primary School rank in VIC?
Lumen Christi School is 731st of 1,290 and Newington Primary School is 808th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.