Lynbrook Primary School vs St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 758 m 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
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School
Lynbrook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
315 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Lynbrook Primary School Lynbrook VIC | St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Lynbrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #925 of 1,290 | #729 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2860 of 4,908 | #2173 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 777 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 385 | 154 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lynbrook 3975 | Lynbrook 3975 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynbrookps.vic.edu.au | www.sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 47.7).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Lynbrook Primary School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 315.
- •Lynbrook Primary School is a government school while St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Lynbrook Primary School better than St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 47.7 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 St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Lynbrook and Lynbrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lynbrook Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has 11.9.
How do Lynbrook Primary School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Lynbrook Primary School is 925th of 1,290 and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School is 729th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.