Lumen Christi School vs St Patrick's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 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
St Patrick's College
Ballarat · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,267 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Lumen Christi School Delacombe VIC | St Patrick's College Ballarat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #731 of 1,290 | #110 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2181 of 4,908 | #319 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,267 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 166 | 0 / 1,267 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 114.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 73.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Delacombe 3356 | Ballarat 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lcdelacombe.catholic.edu.au | www.stpats.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 56.8).
- •St Patrick's College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.0).
- •St Patrick's College is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 324.
- •Lumen Christi School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
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 Patrick's College?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College ranks higher (68.3 vs 56.8 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 Patrick's College?
About 2.6 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 St Patrick's College has 11.0.
How do Lumen Christi School and St Patrick's College rank in VIC?
Lumen Christi School is 731st of 1,290 and St Patrick's College is 110th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.