Lysterfield Primary School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 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
St Joseph's College
Ferntree Gully · Catholic high school · 7-12
991 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Lysterfield Primary School Lysterfield VIC | St Joseph's College Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 1,290 | #114 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1584 of 4,908 | #341 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 482 | 991 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 253 | 0 / 991 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 206 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.6 | 86.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lysterfield 3156 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lysterps.vic.edu.au | www.stjosephs.com.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 63.7).
- •Lysterfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 991 students compared with 482.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -11%).
- •Lysterfield Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's College 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 Lysterfield Primary School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (67.6 vs 63.7 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 Lysterfield Primary School and St Joseph's College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lysterfield and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lysterfield Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 11.5.
How do Lysterfield Primary School and St Joseph's College rank in VIC?
Lysterfield Primary School is 565th of 1,290 and St Joseph's College is 114th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.