Lysterfield Primary School vs Park Ridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lysterfield Primary School
Lysterfield · Government primary · Prep-6
482 students · ICSEA 1064
Park Ridge Primary School
Rowville · Government primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Lysterfield Primary School Lysterfield VIC | Park Ridge Primary School Rowville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 1,290 | #631 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1584 of 4,908 | #1861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 482 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 253 | 254 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.6 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lysterfield 3156 | Rowville 3178 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lysterps.vic.edu.au | www.parkridge-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lysterfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 60.8).
- •Park Ridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lysterfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Park Ridge Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 482.
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 Lysterfield Primary School better than Park Ridge Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lysterfield Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 60.8 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 Lysterfield Primary School and Park Ridge Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lysterfield and Rowville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lysterfield Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Ridge Primary School has 15.8.
How do Lysterfield Primary School and Park Ridge Primary School rank in VIC?
Lysterfield Primary School is 565th of 1,290 and Park Ridge Primary School is 631st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.