Lynbrook Primary School vs St Kevin's 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
St Kevin's School
Hampton Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
479 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Lynbrook Primary School Lynbrook VIC | St Kevin's School Hampton Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #925 of 1,290 | #620 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2860 of 4,908 | #1810 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 777 | 479 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 385 | 252 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 37.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lynbrook 3975 | Hampton Park 3976 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynbrookps.vic.edu.au | www.skhamptonpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kevin's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 47.7).
- •St Kevin's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Kevin's School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.7).
- •Lynbrook Primary School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 479.
- •St Kevin's School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -20%).
- •Lynbrook Primary School is a government school while St Kevin's 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 Kevin's School?
On the Success Index, St Kevin's School ranks higher (61.4 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 Kevin's 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 St Kevin's School has 12.7.
How do Lynbrook Primary School and St Kevin's School rank in VIC?
Lynbrook Primary School is 925th of 1,290 and St Kevin's School is 620th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.