Lumen Christi School vs St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lumen Christi School
Point Cook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
643 students · ICSEA 1098
St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Point Cook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Lumen Christi School Point Cook VIC | St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #327 of 1,290 | #385 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #738 of 4,908 | #944 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 643 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 317 / 326 | 178 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lcpointcook.catholic.edu.au | www.smocptcook.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 70.9).
- •Lumen Christi School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Lumen Christi School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 318.
- •St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -16%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Point Cook
Frequently asked questions
Is Lumen Christi School better than St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi School ranks higher (73.0 vs 70.9 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 Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Point Cook and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has 13.3.
How do Lumen Christi School and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Lumen Christi School is 327th of 1,290 and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School is 385th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.