Lynbrook Primary School vs River Gum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lynbrook Primary School
Lynbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
777 students · ICSEA 1011
River Gum Primary School
Hampton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
501 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Lynbrook Primary School Lynbrook VIC | River Gum Primary School Hampton Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #925 of 1,290 | #1216 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2860 of 4,908 | #4068 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 777 | 501 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 385 | 236 / 265 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 46.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lynbrook 3975 | Hampton Park 3976 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynbrookps.vic.edu.au | www.rivergumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lynbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 30.7).
- •Lynbrook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •River Gum Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Lynbrook Primary School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 501.
- •River Gum Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -20%).
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 Lynbrook Primary School better than River Gum Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lynbrook Primary School ranks higher (47.7 vs 30.7 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 Lynbrook Primary School and River Gum Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lynbrook and Hampton Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lynbrook Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and River Gum Primary School has 10.8.
How do Lynbrook Primary School and River Gum Primary School rank in VIC?
Lynbrook Primary School is 925th of 1,290 and River Gum Primary School is 1216th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.