Lumen Christi School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 20 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 Michael's Primary School
North Melbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
236 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Lumen Christi School Point Cook VIC | St Michael's Primary School North Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #327 of 1,290 | #41 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #738 of 4,908 | #66 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 643 | 236 |
| Girls / boys | 317 / 326 | 115 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | North Melbourne 3051 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lcpointcook.catholic.edu.au | www.smnthmelbourne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.5 vs 73.0).
- •St Michael's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.3).
- •Lumen Christi School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 236.
- •St Michael's Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -16%).
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 Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 73.0 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 Michael's Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Point Cook and North Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Primary School has 10.9.
How do Lumen Christi School and St Michael's Primary School rank in VIC?
Lumen Christi School is 327th of 1,290 and St Michael's Primary School is 41st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.