Lyndhurst Primary School vs St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndhurst Primary School
Lyndhurst · Government primary · Prep-6
868 students · ICSEA 999
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School
Lynbrook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
315 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Lyndhurst Primary School Lyndhurst VIC | St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Lynbrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1036 of 1,290 | #729 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3272 of 4,908 | #2173 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 868 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 416 / 452 | 154 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 111 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lyndhurst 3975 | Lynbrook 3975 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lyndhurstps.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 42.2).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.7).
- •Lyndhurst Primary School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 315.
- •Lyndhurst Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -19%).
- •Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst 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 42.2 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 Lyndhurst Primary School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lyndhurst and Lynbrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyndhurst Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has 11.9.
How do Lyndhurst Primary School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Lyndhurst Primary School is 1036th 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.